With its conference schedule less than a week away, Ohio had a chance to win a big series against a Big Ten opponent and build momentum.
The Bobcats accomplished that Sunday, beating Purdue 9-2 to win the three-game series at Kokomo Municipal Stadium in Kokomo, Indiana. Ohio won 6-4 on Friday and lost 5-4 on Saturday in 15 innings.
“It means a lot,” coach Rob Smith said of winning the series. “It just shows the toughness from our team to be able to come out on a cold Sunday and bounce back with a ton of energy and really get after it.