All eight teams from the American Athletic Conference begin their 2017 seasons this weekend with a goal of reaching the NCAA College World Series in Omaha.
UCF begins a new era with Greg Lovelady at the helm for the Knights. UCF plays host to Siena for a three-game series. The Knights are 48-4 all-time against the Saints and swept a three-game series last year.
Cincinnati starts its season with a three-game set in Natchitoches, La., as the Bearcats take on the Northwestern State Demons. Cincinnati is 0-1 in school history against Northwestern State (L, 9-10, 1997).
UConn heads to Port St.