THIS WEEK IN PEACOCK BASEBALL
Peacock baseball will host Illinois Springfield in Fayette this weekend for a four-game series. The schedule includes a single game on Friday at 2 p.m., a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m., and another single game on Sunday at 12 p.m.
 
UIU comes into the weekend with a 14-14 record and a 10-6 mark in the GLVC, while the Prairie Stars come in with a 17-10 (10-5 GLVC) record and rank third in the conference standings. Illinois Springfield is currently on an eight-game win streak
 
LIVE OPTIONS
Fans can stay connected to the games this weekend with live stats and a webcast at the links attached to the story or every day at UIUPeacocks.com/Live. The live stream can be found on the GLVCSN app, which is compatible with all smart devices. 
 
DIGITAL GAMEDAY PROGRAMS
Fans can access an interactive and digital gameday program for this weekend's series at any time at UIUPeacocks.com/Programs. The digital programs are available to fans both at our games in Fayette and those at home watching or following the action. QR Codes will be located around the facility to scan with your cell phone's camera that will link you directly to that series' specific digital gameday program.
 
THIRD CONSECUTIVE SERIES WIN
Upper Iowa's triumph in the series over Rockhurst last weekend marked the team's third consecutive series win. Prior to the Hawks, the Peacocks took three games over Truman State and Southwest Baptist. 
 
EARLY LEAGUE STANDINGS
In the conference standings, Lewis holds a 14-2 mark (.875 win percentage) to pace all teams. Illinois Springfield follows with a 10-5 record (.667 win percentage), tied with Drury, who also has a 10-5 record. Indianapolis is fourth with a 7-4 league record (.636 win percentage). Upper Iowa follows behind in fifth at 10-6 (.667 win percentage), while Missouri S&T holds a 9-7 record (.562 win percentage), and Rockhurst, Maryville, and Quincy are all tied at 6-6 (.500 win percentage).
 
ON THE RIGHT TRACK 
Peacock baseball has already surpassed its win total from the 2024 season, securing 14 victories compared to last year's 13. With a month still remaining, they have the opportunity to significantly increase that mark. The Peacocks have reached the 19-win threshold three times since 2017, including in 2023.
 
MAKING GOOD CONTACT
Senior Ethan Sawyer is tied for 6^th in the GLVC for total hits with 40. The second baseman is hitting .333 this season with eight doubles, one triple and one home run. For his career, he has tallied 189 hits. 
 
CHASING THE HOME RUN RECORD
Graduate student Gunnar Wicklund currently leads the GLVC with 12 home runs on the season. He is just two shy of Upper Iowa's all-time record of 14, set by Jared Jones in 2000. Wicklund notched 12 home runs last campaign, sitting at 24 for his Peacock career. He has recorded 32 hits with a .368 batting average in 2025. 
 
ON DECK
UIU is set to play Viterbo on April 8 in Fayette in a non-conference affair. The action will begin at 2 p.m. at Robertson Woods Field.