The Bobcats will head to Wilmington, North Carolina, for the Hughes Brothers Challenge this weekend.
Ohio will play four games in four days against three different opponents. Here’s what to know
Weekend Information
Friday
Opponent: UNC Wilmington
Time: 5 p.m.
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Saturday
Game one
Opponent: UNC Wilmington
Time: 10:30 a.m.
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Game two
Opponent: Virginia
Time: 2 p.m.
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Sunday
Opponent: Navy
Time: 11 a.m.
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Meet the opponents
Virginia — Virginia was ranked No. 19 in D1Baseball’s preseason poll. Last season, the Cavaliers finished third in the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal division. They did not make it out of the first round of the ACC Tournament. Virginia is led by head coach Brian O’Connor, who is entering his 20th season.
UNC Wilmington — The Seahawks are led by head coach Randy Hood, who is in his third season. Last season, the Seahawks finished third in the Colonial Athletic Association. They did not advance past the consolation round of their conference tournament.
Navy — Navy finished at the bottom of the Patriot League last season. The Midshipmen are led by Paul Kostacopoulos, who is in his 18th season as head coach. Navy did not make it to its conference tournament last year.
Series History
There is no recent history between Ohio and the three teams it faces this weekend.
Player to watch
Mason Minzey — The senior will most likely be behind the dish for Ohio. He was a second-team All-Mid-American Conference nominee last season and is one of Ohio’s most-reliable hitters.
