ISU Baseball Crushes Valparaiso 18-2

Roell and Sutherlin lead offensive onslaught in Missouri Valley Conference matchup

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:02am

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Indiana State University's baseball team dominated Valparaiso University 18-2 in a seven-inning Missouri Valley Conference matchup on Saturday. Mason Roell hit two home runs and drove in five runs, while Nick Sutherlin added a home run and six RBIs to power the ISU offense.

Why it matters

This lopsided victory showcases the strength of the ISU baseball program, which is looking to make a deep run in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament and potentially earn a spot in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship.

The details

ISU's offense exploded for 18 runs on 16 hits, including four home runs. Roell and Sutherlin were the offensive stars, but the entire ISU lineup contributed to the rout. Valparaiso's pitching staff struggled to contain the ISU hitters throughout the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Mason Roell

An Indiana State University baseball player who hit two home runs and drove in five runs in the victory over Valparaiso.

Nick Sutherlin

An Indiana State University baseball player who hit a home run and totaled six runs batted in during the win over Valparaiso.

Indiana State University

The college baseball team that dominated Valparaiso University 18-2 in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup.

Valparaiso University

The college baseball team that was defeated 18-2 by Indiana State University in a Missouri Valley Conference game.

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The takeaway

Indiana State University's baseball team demonstrated its offensive firepower in a lopsided victory over Valparaiso University, setting the stage for a potentially successful conference tournament run.