EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville junior starter Nick Smith combined with relievers Michael Parks and Nate Hardman to strike out nine men on Friday and allow just five base hits, as the host Purple Aces beat the visiting Purdue Boilermakers, 5-2, in the series-opener at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.
"I thought the entire team gave a great effort in the elements today," said UE head coach Wes Carroll. "Our pitching really attacked the zone, and Nick Smith gave us another quality start. I was also really proud of our offense today.