Match Info	Opponent Info
UT Tyler vs. UT Permian Basin UTT: 28-21, 28-20 LSC | UTPB: 30-20, 28-20 LSC Friday, May 3 | 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4 | 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5 | 1 p.m. (If Necessary) Roden Field Odessa, Texas		ROSTER	SCHEDULE	STATS

LAST TIME OUT
 
Last weekend, the Patriots wrapped up their final regular season series as they took on UAFS. The series ended on an even 2-2 split after the Lions took games two and four while the Patriots took games one and three.
 
PITCHER OF THE WEEK
 
Rawley Hector has been on a tear. He has not allowed a run since April 5^th, and he has not allowed an extra base hit since April 5^th. In the two starts since, he has 14 combined innings, no runs, eight hits, and seven strikeouts, all while lowering his ERA down to an LSC regular season best 2.94.
 
In his most recent start against UAFS, he went seven full, allowing five hits, three walks, and striking out three to post his second straight complete game.
 
He is the first Patriot to earn two LSC Pitcher of the Week nods in the same season since teammate Dylan Blomquist earned two back in 2022.
 
THE POSTSEASON
 
This weekend will mark the third consecutive season in which UT Tyler will make an appearance in the LSC Tournament, all of which coming in the first three years of Division II eligibility.
 
In each of the last two seasons, the Patriots have advanced from their opening round series into the double elimination portion of the LSC Tournament. In 2022, the Patriots took down Texas A&M-Kingsville 2-1 in the three game set. In 2023, the Patriots swept the Javelinas in just two games.
 
In addition to the LSC Tournament, the Patriots are right on the cusp of the NCAA South Central Regional Rankings as they were included in the ranked order at number seven this week, with the top six teams in the final NCAA Rankings making the South Central Regional Tournament.
 
The Patriots last season qualified for their first ever NCAA Division II Tournament, making it all the way to the regional championship game before falling to eventual national champion Angelo State.
 
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 52-24 inside Irwin Field.
• Head Coach Brent Porche enters his eighth season with UT Tyler and holds a record of 243-120 with the Patriots. He holds a career record of 390-203 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 are led by Nathan Carriere and Ethan Bedgood, who are hitting .426 and .400, respectively. Carriere leads the team in average, slugging, on-base percentage, steals, and fewest strikeouts, while Bedgood leads in hits, RBI, and total bases.
• The Patriots pitching staff sees Rawley Hector lead the way, as he has posted an LSC best 2.94 ERA over 67.1 innings pitched. He has allowed just 22 earned runs for the year while posting 54 total strikeouts.

 
FALCONS NOTES AND TRENDS
 

• UT Permian Basin is 30-20 overall and 28-20 in LSC play thus far. They have won six of their last eight games, both series wins over UAFS and Oklahoma Christian.
• The Falcons are led at the plate by Ethan Flodstrom, who is hitting .399 on the year with 25 extra base hits, 58 RBI, and an on-base percentage of .510. He leads the team in average, slugging, RBI, hit by pitches, and on-base percentage.
• On the mound, their starters are led by Jaden Wilcox, who holds a 6.39 ERA over 62 innings pitched with 54 strikeouts and 44 earned runs allowed. From the bullpen, it is Jalen Johnston who leads the way, putting up a 1.73 ERA over 26 innings pitched with 32 strikeouts.
• Head coach Gabe Grinder holds a career record of 170-112 over his six seasons, with the previous two coming at UT Permian Basin. With the Falcons, he is 53-47 over those two years.