EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball hitters were stymied by the University of Tennessee at Martin in falling, 10-1, Friday evening at the USI Baseball Field. USI is 20-18 overall and 4-9 in the Ohio Valley Conference this season, while UTM goes to 19-18, 6-7 OVC.
 
The Screaming Eagles were limited to one run on four hits throughout the nine frames. USI picked up its only run in the sixth when senior shortstop Clayton Slack singled in senior first baseman Patrick McLellan. McLellan doubled to lead off the inning and advanced to third on a groundout.
 
UT Martin scored all of the runs it would need in the fourth inning when the Skyhawks scored seven times. They would seal the game with three more runs in the seventh for the eventual 10-1 decision.
 
On the bump, junior right-hander Abdriel Figueroa started and took the loss for the Screaming Eagles. Figueroa (2-4) allowed the seven runs in the fourth inning, giving up seven hits and two walks in the game.
 
Up Next for the Screaming Eagles:
 
The Screaming Eagles and the Skyhawks continue USI's Alumni Weekend with game two Saturday at 4 p.m. USI's 2016 NCAA II Midwest Region Championship team will be honored during the game Saturday.
 
New for the USI-UTM series, fans will be allowed to tailgate up to 15 minutes before the first pitch at 4 p.m. The tailgate location will be located down the left field line. Guidelines for tailgating can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com.
 
The three-game series is scheduled to conclude Sunday at 1 p.m.
 
Fans are encouraged to watch social media and USIScreamingEagles.com for any schedule changes due to weather. Links to follow the Screaming Eagles during 2026 can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com and the USI Baseball Schedule.   
 
The final game of the homestand is Wednesday when USI hosts the University of Evansville for a 6 p.m. matchup.