Match Info	Opponent Info
UT Permian Basin at UT Tyler UTPB: 22-16, 20-16 LSC | UTT: 24-16, 24-16 LSC Friday, Apr. 12th | 7 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 13th | 3 p.m. (DH) Sunday, Apr. 14th | 1 p.m. Irwin Field Tyler, Texas		ROSTER	SCHEDULE	STATS

SENIOR WEEKEND

On Saturday, the Patriots will host a pair of ceremonies as they celebrate their seniors on the program. Approximately 25 minutes prior to game one, UT Tyler will hold a graduation ceremony for those players that will be getting their degrees this semester. Between the two games of the doubleheader, the Patriots will recognize six seniors who will be closing out their playing careers with the Patriots following this season.

LAST TIME OUT
 
Last weekend, the Patriots drove out to Lawton, Oklahoma to take on Cameron. There, the Patriots got a split in the action, taking both ends of the four game series behind bigtime run support. The weekend was capped off by an unbelievable comeback, in which the Patriots trailed 9-0 before scoring 10 unanswered runs and taking a win after 11 innings of action.
 
NATIONAL ATTENTION
 
This week, for the second straight week, the Patriots are receiving votes in the NCBWA Top 25 Poll as released on Wednesday. The Patriots have picked up three votes this week, one more than last week. Joining UT Tyler in the poll from the LSC is #4 West Texas A&M, #20 Lubbock Christian, and #23 Angelo State. #13 Colorado Mesa is the lone representative from the RMAC.
 
LONE STAR CONFERENCE UPDATE
 
With just two LSC series left for the Patriots, they hold the number four spot in the latest LSC standings. The top four teams will host a first round best of three series in the opening weekend of the Lone Star Conference Tournament.
 
West Texas A&M holds the top spot, and have a two game lead on Lubbock Christian. Angelo State comes in at number three, with the Patriots at fourth. Just behind them is UT Permian Basin, who is currently battling to host a first round series. Texas A&M-Kingsville, UAFS, and St. Edward's currently round out the top eight teams.
 
CHASING HISTORY
 
Ethan Bedgood is already going down as one of the best hitters in Patriots history, as he owns both the career RBI, sacrifice fly, and total bases records. Now he is approaching several more as his career winds down.
 
Most games played

1. 183 – Blake Wilson
2. 179 – Ethan Bedgood

 
Most games started

1. 178 – Blake Wilson
2. 171 – Graham Welch

171 – Sam Lane

3. 170 – Ethan Bedgood

 
Most at-bats

1. 673 – Blake Wilson
2. 672 – Graham Welch
3. 671 – Ethan Bedgood

 
Most hits

1. 237 – Blake Wilson
2. 235 – Ethan Bedgood

 
Most doubles

1. 50 – Joe Towns
2. 50 – Ethan Bedgood

 
Most home runs

1. 24 – Joe Towns
2. 22 – Ethan Bedgood

 
 
PATRIOTS NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• UT Tyler finished the 2023 season 39-19 overall and 34-14 in LSC play on the way to finishing 3^rd in the LSC and making the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the Division II era.
• The Patriots defended Irwin Field in huge way last season, going 22-5 in games at home. Going back to their first season of Division II eligibility (2022), the Patriots are now 50-21 inside Irwin Field.
• Head Coach Brent Porche enters his eighth season with UT Tyler and holds a record of 239-115 with the Patriots. He holds a career record of 386-198 in his 11 total seasons.
• With the March 10th win over Texas A&M-Kingsville, Coach Porche became the all-time winningest coach in UT Tyler Baseball history, surpassing James Vilade for the top spot.
• The Patriots will return several key contributors from the 2023 season, including All-Americans Garrett Arredondo and Dylan Blomquist, as well as All-Region nods Lane Hutchinson and Austin Ochoa. LSC Freshman of the Year Kaston Mason makes his return, as well as All-LSC nods Ethan Bedgood and Miles Clack.
• For the Patriots offense, they have been led by the duo of Ethan Bedgood and Lane Hutchinson for much of the season. The pair is hitting .395 and .380, respectively, while combining for 116 hits, 82 RBI, and 41 extra base hits. At least one of the pair leads the Patriots in hits, runs, doubles, home runs, RBI, total bases, and hit by pitches.
• The Patriots pitching staff sees Rawley Hector lead the way, as he has posted a 3.71 ERA over 53.1 innings pitched. He has allowed just 22 earned runs for the year while posting 47 total strikeouts.

 
FALCONS NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• UT Permian Basin is 22-16 overall and 20-16 in LSC play thus far. They have won nine straight games, including a sweep of Cameron and a 3-1 series win over Eastern New Mexico in their last two LSC series.
• The Falcons are led at the plate by Ethan Flodstrom, who is hitting .400 on the year with 19 extra base hits, 42 RBI, and an on-base percentage of .523.
• On the mound, their starters are led by Jaden Wilcox, who boasts a 5.28 ERA over 46 innings pitched with 39 strikeouts and 27 earned runs allowed. From the bullpen, it is Jalen Johnston who leads the way, putting up a 2.04 ERA over 17.2 innings pitched with 21 strikeouts.
• Gabe Grinder holds a career record of 162-108 over his six seasons, with the previous two coming at UT Permian Basin. With the Falcons, he is 45-43 over those two years.