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Caden Matlon, junior catcher from Missouri, slides into first base. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Gallery: Baseball kicks off season with 3-1 victory over NIU

February 21, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Ashley Henderson

The Wildcats had their first home opener against the Northern Illinois University Huskies, going 3-1 with their last game on Sunday. The Wildcats won the first three games with scores of 16-6 (7 innings), 12-2 (8 innings), 10-4, but couldn’t make a full sweep and lost the Sunday match 7-14. The team will head to Globe Life Park on Wednesday to take on Oklahoma State at 7:05 p.m..

Iain Campa, junior pitcher from El Paso, pitches the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Reese Borho, freshman outfielder from Abilene, slides back to first base after a strike. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Zandt Payne, junior infielder from Edmond, Oklahoma, sprints towards first base. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

DJ Van Atten, junior infielder from Ada, Olkahoma, swings at an incoming ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Caden Matlon, junior catcher from Missouri, slides into first base. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Members of the baseball team join together in the “Cupid Shuffle.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gino D’Alessio, graduate utility from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, catches the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Reese Borho, freshman outfielder from Abilene, gets ready for the pitch. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Caden Greanead, junior pitcher from Denton, throws the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Caden Matlon, junior catcher from Grain Valley, Missouri, waits at home base for the pitch. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Zandt Payne, junior infielder from Edmond, Oklahoma, swings at the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Aaron Staehely, senior outfielder from Sugar Grove, Illinois, slides towards second base. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

DJ Van Atten, junior infielder from Ada, Olkahoma, throws his bat after fitting the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU basketball, Baseball, Huskies, NIU, NIU Baseball, Northern Illinois University Baseball, Northern Illinois University Huskies

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Ashley Henderson

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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