LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The 19^th-ranked University of West Alabama baseball team returns to action on Wednesday, April 16, as the Tigers (34-8, 8-4 Gulf South Conference) host William Carey at 6:00 p.m. The game can be followed via live stats at athletics.uwa.edu.

This marks the third time the two schools have met this season and the 87^th meeting in the series. The Crusaders (30-16) hold the all-time advantage at 51-37, but UWA has claimed seven of the last 10 outings. In the two previous meetings this season, WCU grabbed a 5-2 victory in Hattiesburg, Miss., but the Red and White answered with a 9-0 victory in the nightcap.

The Tigers held off Lambuth earlier this week for a 12-9 win, extending their win streak to five games and improving to 27-3 at Tartt Field. WCU is currently on a three-game win streak after sweeping Loyola in Hattiesburg, Miss. The Crusaders are 11-7 away from Milton Wheeler Field.

West Alabama returns to GSC action this weekend, as the Tigers host in-state rival North Alabama in a three-game series. Start time for the Saturday doubleheader is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. with the finale on Sunday scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Sunday will also be Senior Day at Tartt Field. UWA will honor its 10 seniors with a ceremony beginning at 12:50 p.m.