LEADING OFF
- The 2021 campaign marks the program's 74th season with the Red Wolves amassing a 1,338-1,651-10 all-time record dating back to the inaugural 1948 season.
- The Red Wolves are entering the non-conference weekend series at Illinois State after halting a five-game skid with a 3-1 midweek victory over Murray State on Tuesday.
- Illinois State marks the second opponent of the season from the Missouri Valley Conference. A-State went 2-0 in a midweek series over Missouri State, which is the Red Wolves' other foe from The Valley.
- The Redbirds owns a 9-4 lead in the overall series between the two teams, claiming the last two meetings.