Nittany Lions Open Big Ten Play Against Hoosiers (Series Preview)

Indiana (6-7, 0-0 Big Ten) at Penn State (8-1, 0-0 Big Ten)

Dates: March 7-9

Times: 12:00 PM (Fri), 30 minutes after Game 1 (Fri), 1:00 PM (Sun)

Location: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park (University Park, PA)

Coverage

• TV: BTN+ ($)

• Radio: CommRadio & HoosiersTV (IU) & LionVision (PSU)

• Live Stats/Pregame Lineups: StatBroadcast (PSU)

Storylines

Taylor Receives Preseason All-American Honors

Outfielder Devin Taylor, a highly-touted MLB Draft prospect, was included on the Perfect Game preseason All-Americans list in January. Taylor is projected to go 21st overall in the first round of this year’s draft. (Source: Sports Illustrated)

Dollar Dog Night Crowd Delivers Yet Again

In the 2025 home opener, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park saw an attendance of 4,049 fans in the Nittany Lions’ 7-6 win over FDU on Tuesday. The nearly 6,000 hot dogs consumed forced the vendors to sell $1 sodas to appease the crowd halfway into the game. (Source: Daily Collegian)

Numbers Tell The Story

Indiana	Offense	Penn State
.307	Batting Average	.305
.449	On-Base Pct	.427
19 (1.46)	Home Runs (per game)	20 (2.00)
28-25-34	Run Splits (F-S-S)	27-41-29

Indiana	Defense	Penn State
5.81	Earned Run Avg	4.24
.263	Opponent Batting Avg	.243
118 (9.08)	Strikeouts (per game)	88 (8.80)
60 (4.62)	Walks (per game)	39 (3.90)

Hoosiers Hold Slight Head-to-Head Lead (Source: 2025 Penn State Baseball Record Book)

Penn State is 44-49 against Indiana all-time. Penn State last played Indiana from April 12-14, 2024, taking one of three from the Hoosiers on the road. Penn State is 24-19 against Indiana at home all-time. Indiana has won the last five series dating back to May 12-14, 2017. Penn State last won a series over Indiana from April 18-20, 2008, sweeping the Hoosiers in four games.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Indiana (Starters)

1. To be announced.

2. To be announced.

3. To be announced.

Indiana (In the Bullpen)

• RHP Drew Buhr, Gr. (5 app, 1.29 ERA, 2 sv)

• RHP Ryan Rushing, So. (5 app, 7.0 IP, 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP)

• LHP Anthony Gubitosi, Sr. (4 app, 8.0 IP, 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP)

Penn State (Starters)

1. RHP Mason Horwat, So. (3-0, 2.25 ERA)

2. LHP Ryan DeSanto, Jr. (2-0, 2.84 ERA)

3. LHP Matt Morash, So. (0-1, 7.50 ERA)

Penn State (In the Bullpen)

• LHP Anthony Steele, Sr. (5 app, 6.0 IP, 0.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP)

• RHP Dimond Loosli, Jr. (4 app, 6.0 IP, 3.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP)

• RHP Chase Renner, R-So. (4 app, 0.00 ERA, 1 sv)

Top Hitters/Runners

Indiana (9.33|8.33|11.33 Runs per Game)

1. CF Korbyn Dickerson, R-So. (.390|.478|.780, 7 hr, 22 rbi)

2. LF Devin Taylor, Jr. (.352|.478|.759, 5 hr, 20 rbi)

3. DH Joey Brenczewski R-So. (.432|.569|.649, 2 hr, 10 rbi)

Penn State (13.50|10.25|9.67 Runs per Game)

1. CF Paxton Kling, Jr. (.310|.453|.610, 6 hr, 13 rbi)

2. 1B/OF Cole Wagner, Sr. (.351|.510|.595, 2 hr, 9 rbi, 5 sb)

3. SS Ryan Weingartner, Jr. (.293|.453|.610, 3 hr, 9 rbi, 9 sb)

Quick Picks: Expert Analysis

Bryan: Weather will play a factor in home-field advantage, but the dynamic duo of Horwat and DeSanto on Friday will pack a one-two punch. The Nittany Lions will have enough firepower to squeeze past the Hoosiers this weekend. Penn State 2, Indiana 1.