Peoria, Ill. – The Bradley Braves are set to take on the Florida Atlantic University Owls in a three-game series at FAU Baseball Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida. The series kicks off on Friday and continues throughout the weekend, with the series finale scheduled for Sunday.

Schedule:
Friday, March 7 – First pitch at 5 PM CST
Saturday, March 8 – Game two begins at 3:00 PM CST
Sunday, March 9 – Series finale at 11:00 PM CST

Bradley Braves Overview:
The Braves are coming off a losing series against Marshall, with the Braves record now standing at 2-10. Freshman CJ Trask went 2-for-5 on Saturday, recording a homerun and triple and notching three RBIs. Mason Breidenbach remained consistent, going 2-for-4 at the plate and remaining perfect in the field. Bradley will focus on maintaining their offensive rhythm while tightening up their pitching to secure a series win in Florida.

Florida Atlantic University Owls Overview:
The Owls enter the series with a 12-3 record and have proven to be a formidable opponent at home with their record of 10-1 at FAU Baseball Stadium. FAU's offense is spearheaded by Jake Duer, who boasts a .500 batting average with 32 hits this season, ranking him third in the nation in that category. Their pitching staff, led by starting pitcher James with a 0.93 ERA, has kept opposing offenses in check. FAU will look to capitalize on home-field advantage and continue to execute their balanced approach to challenge the Braves.

Series Outlook:
With conference play starting next weekend, this series presents a critical opportunity for both teams to refine their play. Bradley aims to carry their offensive momentum from the Marshall series while solidifying their pitching rotation. Meanwhile, FAU will rely on their strong all-around game to defend their home turf and build confidence heading into league action.