EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The University of Evansville had a chance to take their first Missouri Valley Conference series of the season Sunday afternoon at Braun Stadium. However, Valparaiso had a similar idea, and they managed to come away with 6-1 series-clinching victory.
Sophomore reliever Nathan Croner (0-2) was pressed into the start on the hill. However, the Crusaders cashed in a pair of runs on the southpaw and loaded up the bases before he could register the second out of the opening frame. Freshman Jace Burke, who pitched a sharp ninth inning in Saturday's 9-8 win, earning a save, came in and put out the fire.