PERFECT GAME – Indiana State right-hander Ryan Karst was named to Perfect Game's Missouri Valley Conference Preseason All-Conference team as announced by the organization on Wednesday afternoon.
 
Karst's announcement comes one day after the Sycamores were recognized in the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Preseason Poll with Indiana State among the teams' receiving votes from the organization.
 
Karst heads into his first season with the Sycamores coming to the program by way of stops at UIC and Madison College. The junior made eight appearances on the mound with one start over the 2024 season at Madison College. He posted a 1-1 record over 15.1 innings with a 5.28 ERA while recording 13 strikeouts.
 
The Elm Grove, Wis. native transferred to Madison following his freshman season at UIC over the 2023 season where he appeared in 19 games and made five starts for the Flames. He posted a 1-2 record at UIC with an 8.68 ERA and 25 strikeouts on the mound.
 
Karst and the Sycamores hit the road for the 2025 season opener next week against Wagner as Indiana State opens Coach Tracy Archuleta's first season at the helm with a neutral-site series in Gastonia, N.C. The three-game set between the Seahawks and the Sycamores will run from February 14-16 at Caromont Health Park.
 
2025 Season Tickets On Sale Now
Season tickets for the 2025 Indiana State baseball season are now on sale as the Sycamores look ahead to the first season under Head Coach Tracy Archuleta. ISU will play 18 games at Bob Warn Field this season starting on March 4 against Purdue.
 
Reserved chairback season tickets can be purchased for $110. General admission season tickets will go on sale as well with adult ($75), seniors ($55), and youth ($40) tickets also being available for purchase. There will be a $5 surcharge added to those wanting tickets printed.
 
The Sycamores have teamed up with Pacesetter Sports for the second consecutive season for a season ticket deal. Fans will receive a $50 Pacesetter gift card for each $110 reserved chairback season ticket, $35 gift card for each $75 general admission season ticket, $25 gift card for each $55 senior general admission ticket, and $20 gift card for each $40 youth season ticket sold.
 
Those seeking more information on season tickets can contact Assistant Manager of Athletic Ticketing Grant Manning by phone at 812-237-8972 or via email at Grant.Manning@indstate.edu. Fans have the opportunity to also buy season tickets online by clicking HERE.
 
Follow the Sycamores
For the latest information on the Sycamore Baseball team, make sure to check out GoSycamores.com. You can also find the team on social media including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Fans can also receive updates on Sycamore Athletics by downloading the March On App from both the App Store and the Google Play Store.