MIAMI, Fla. – Indiana State continues competition against the Atlantic Coast Conference this week as the Sycamores travel to Miami, Fla. to take on the No. 23-ranked Hurricanes on Wednesday, February 18, at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
 
First pitch between the Sycamores and the Hurricanes is set fro 6 p.m. ET and will be carried on ACC Network Extra with live stats available at the link on GoSycamores.com.
 
Puerto Rico Baseball Challenge Recap

• Indiana State took part in the second Puerto Rico Baseball Challenge over opening weekend as the Sycamores headed to Ponce, Puerto Rico and Estadio Paquito Montaner to take on Manhattan, No. 17 North Carolina State, and No. 21 Wake Forest.
• The Sycamores took the 10-3 win over Manhattan in the opener as Nick Sutherlin and Caden Miller both had three hits apiece in support of a strong start from Ty Brooks (5.0 IP, 2 R, 1 K). Sutherlin homered and drove in three, while Jorge Cartagena added a pair of RBIs in the season-opening win.
• North Carolina State jumped ahead early with a five-run second inning in the second game of the weekend and held off the Sycamores in the 10-4 win. Cartagena was the Sycamores' leading hitter with a two-run home run in the ninth inning, while Emil Estrella added a double among his two hits at the plate.
• Indiana State struck first in the weekend finale against Wake Forest, but the Sycamores were unable to keep the Demon Deacons within reach on Sunday afternoon in falling 10-1. Caden Miller provided Indiana State's lone run with an RBI double in the first inning, but nine walks and two hit-by-pitches issued by the Sycamores' pitching staff helped propel Wake to the win. 

Opening Weekend Spotlight

• Emil Estrella was one of the bright spots in the Indiana State lineup over the opening weekend as the senior designated hitter was the lone Sycamore to hit safely in all three games. Estrella hit .333 from the plate with doubles against both N.C. State and Wake Forest, while adding two runs scored and a stolen base from the two-spot in the Indiana lineup.
• Nick Sutherlin (Manhattan) and Jorge Cartagena (N.C. State) both homered to provide Indiana State's power bats in the lineup over the opening weekend as the duo both connected on two-run shots in their respective games. The two players also added four RBIs apiece over the three game weekend.
• Carter Beck found ways to get on base from the leadoff spot in the lineup as the junior outfielder was hit by three pitches and added hits against both N.C. State and Wake Forest. He scored runs in all three games.
• Caden Miller wrapped up the weekend sitting tied for the Sycamore lead in batting average (.333) and hits (4), while driving in three RBIs over the three games. He is the only Sycamore to drive in a run in all three contests over the week.
• Ty Brooks (1-0, 3.60 ERA) was the lone Sycamore to post a win on the mound over the opening weekend as the sophomore right-hander worked 5.0 innings against Manhattan on Friday afternoon.
• Carson Seeman (0.00 ERA) and Jack Armstrong (0.00 ERA) both worked two scoreless outings apiece over the weekend.
• Freshman pitchers Owen Roberts and Trevor Fenters both made their Indiana State debuts on the mound in Sunday's game against Wake Forest.

Indiana State Against the Hurricanes

• Indiana State takes on Miami (Fla.) for the first time since 2023 and just the seventh time overall in each program's respective histories dating back to the inaugural contest in 1980.
• The Hurricanes are 6-0 all-time against the Sycamores, including the 9-3 win over Indiana State in 2023.
• The 2023 contest was the first time the teams met since 1981 when Miami swept a trio of games over March 10-12, 1981, against Indiana State.

Indiana State Against the Atlantic Coast Conference

• Indiana State fell to 33-35-1 all-time against the current iteration of the Atlantic Coast Conference following this past weekend's games against North Carolina State and Wake Forest.
• The Sycamores have posted winning marks against Louisville (22-5) and Notre Dame (9-6) over program history.
• The Sycamores' last win over an ACC institution came back on February 19, 2021, when Indiana State topped Pittsburgh 4-0 in Port Charlotte, Fla. as a part of the Snowbird Baseball Classic.

About The Hurricanes

• Miami (Fla.) comes into the midweek contest ranked No. 23 in D1Baseball's Top 25 poll as announced by the organization on Monday.
• The Hurricanes are 3-0 on the season after sweeping a trio of games against Lehigh this past weekend in Coral Gables by scores of 13-2, 17-11, and 27-3.
• Derek Williams hit .714 over the opening weekend of the season with five hits in seven at-bats, adding two doubles, two home runs, four RBIs, and six runs scored.
• Cian Copeland (.667) and Alex Sosa (.600) are also among the team's leading hitters early, with Sosa posting a 6-for-10 mark at the plate with a team-high three home runs and seven RBIs.
• Overall, Miami is second in the nation in team batting average (.441), seventh in hits (49), 11th in home runs (7), and first in slugging percentage (.811).
• The Hurricanes posted a 4.68 team ERA over the opening weekend with TJ Coats (1-0, 2.70 ERA) and AJ Ciscar (1-0, 1.80 ERA) both recording early wins on the mound. Miami's staff posted a 42:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 25.0 innings.
• Miami will host Central Florida on Tuesday night, prior to taking on Indiana State on Wednesday.

Against Ranked Opponents
Indiana State is currently scheduled to line up against three teams ranked in D1Baseball's Top 25 this season with the Sycamores taking on North Carolina State, Wake Forest, and Miami.
 
Results

• February 14, 2026 – vs. No. 17 North Carolina State (L, 10-4)
• February 15, 2026 – vs. No. 21 Wake Forest (L, 10-1)
• February 18, 2026 – vs. No. 23 Miami (Fla). – 6 p.m.

Putting in the Miles
Indiana State is putting the miles on the rewards card over the first month of the season as the Sycamores make trips to Puerto Rico, Miami, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, and The Bahamas, before returning home for their 2026 home opener at Bob Warn Field on March 4 against Lindenwood.
 
Mileage from the Opening Trip (February 11 – March 1)

• Terre Haute, Indiana to Ponce, Puerto Rico – 1933 miles
• Ponce, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida – 1030 miles
• Miami, Florida to Port Charlotte, Florida – 197 miles
• Port Charlotte, Florida to Fort Myers, Florida – 32 miles
• Fort Myers, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas – 301 miles
• Nassau, Bahamas to Terre Haute, Indiana – 1,300 miles 

From Terredise to Paradise

• Two weeks after the Sycamores head to Puerto Rico, Indiana State is back overseas as the Sycamores head to The Bahamas to take on Penn State University at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
• The series between Indiana State and Penn State will be held over February 27-March 1 and are the first-ever NCAA Division I baseball games to be played in The Bahamas.
• Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, located on the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, opened in 2022 and features a synthetic grass field, team locker rooms and executive suites. The venue also played host to the 2022 Caribbean Baseball Cup.

Indiana State Baseball Season Tickets on Sale Now
Season tickets for the 2026 Indiana State baseball season are now on sale as the Sycamores head into their second season under Head Coach Tracy Archuleta. The Sycamores will play 21 home games inside Bob Warn Field this season, starting on March 4 against Lindenwood.
 
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 and the Spirit Shop for the third 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.
 
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