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Illinois State Falls to UIC in Series Opener, 8-3

NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State baseball team dropped a 8-3 decision to UIC behind seven strong innings from the Flame's Dillon Schueler Friday evening at Duffy Bass Field.

Illinois State (22-25 overall, 11-11 Missouri Valley Conference) was led by two hits by senior Noah Smith.

UIC improves to 17-29 overall, 13-9 MVC.

HOW IT HAPPENED

A two-run double in the opening frame powered UIC to a 2-0 lead, which ballooned to 6-0 through three innings.

UIC scored twice in the 8th inning to push the lead to 8-0.