Tucson, Ariz. – Illinois Tech baseball went up against University of Wisconsin-Superior on Monday and the game showed all the scoring early and late with UW-Superior Yellow Jackets taking the lead for the final time in the seventh to come away with the victory 9-6. Tech falls to 2-2 overall record on the season. "With a 5-4 lead late in the game we cannot afford to give up 5 runs in the final 3 innings. If we continue to do that we will not find ourselves with the outcomes we desire." shared Head Coach Scott Marks after the loss.

On offense the Hawks did enough to win, scoring 6 runs. The standout performances were from four different players who each ended with multiple hits. Austin Boos (JR, Indianapolis, Ind.) finished with 2 hits and a run scored from the leadoff spot in the lineup. Ryan Fitzpatrick (SR, Chicago, Ill.) and Andrew Lamkin (FR, Washington, Mich.) both had 2 hits and each scored a run, with Fitzpatrick adding a run batted in. The middle of the order including Michael Malfeo (SR, Orland Park, Ill.) had 3 hits, one run scored and one run batted in while Brian Colon (Carolina, PR) had one hit, one run scored, and 2 runs batted in.

On defense the game was very sloppy from both teams with each squad committing 6 errors.

From the mound the Hawks used 4 arms in the 9 inning contest. The game's starting pitcher was Jan Timpe (Fr, Bentonville, Ark.) going 4.0 innings and allowing 2 hits, 3 runs (0 earned), and walking 2. Next up was Conner Wiebell (JR, Cincinnati, Ohio) who went 2.0 innings with 2 hits, 2 runs (2 earned), 2 walks and 1 strikeout. Matthew Bishop (JR, New Lenox, Ill.) came in for 0.1 giving up 1 earned run and receiving the loss. Andrew Lamkin (FR, Washington, Mich.) finished the 2.2 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts.