Indiana University Athletics
Saturday, February 22
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Seebold Deals, Hoosiers Roll in Weekend Opener
2/22/2025 10:00:00 PM | Baseball
CARY, N.C. – The Indiana Baseball team (1-4) got a much-needed bounce back performance on Saturday (Feb. 22) night at the USA Baseball Complex, picking up its first win of the 2025 season. The Hoosiers scored multiple runs in five-different innings, cruising to a 15-2 victory over Fordham (1-4) in Cary.
Redshirt senior pitcher Gavin Seebold (W, 1-1) set the tone with six tremendous innings. He allowed just two hits and one earned run while matching a career high with seven strikeouts. He needed just 75 pitches before handing over the ball to the bullpen for the final nine outs. Four underclassmen combined to work three scoreless innings in relief.
IU found a way to score through multiple avenues on Saturday evening. Four players had multi-hit days but it was 14 walks and five hit by pitches that made the difference for the Hoosiers. Despite leaving 16 runners on base, IU racked up eight base knocks in RBI opportunities.
Redshirt sophomore center fielder Korbyn Dickerson continued his hot start to the season. He smashed a two-run home run in the seventh inning and tallied four RBIs in total. Head coach Jeff Mercer moved him into the three hole in the lineup and immediately felt the returns. Redshirt sophomore designated hitter Joey Brenczewski batted leadoff and recorded a pair of hits. Freshman infielder Cooper Malamazian grabbed his first career hit in the win.
The Hoosiers have a quick turnaround before their next game. IU will return to the USA Baseball Complex tomorrow (Feb. 23) morning to play Harvard (0-2). First pitch is set for 10:00 a.m. with graduate student right-handed pitcher Cole Gilley on the bump.
Scoring Recap
Top First
IU struck first in the top of the first inning, scoring a pair of runs to take an early lead. Korbyn Dickerson hit a jam-shot single into right field to bring home the leadoff hitter Joey Brenczewski. Jasen Oliver sacrificed a run for an out with an RBI groundout to the shortstop. The Hoosiers had a chance to add more but struck out with the bases loaded.
Indiana 2, Fordham 0
Bottom First
Fordham answered back with a pair of runs, its only runs of the game. The Rams led off the inning with a walk and a single. A throwing error from IU shortstop Tyler Cerny allowed the first run to score. A sacrifice fly from the next batter made it 2-all. IU starting pitcher Gavin Seebold settled in and got the next two outs to escape the jam.
Indiana 2, Fordham 2
Top Third
The Hoosiers caught a big break in the third inning. Pinch hitter Andrew Wiggins came to the plate with two outs and the bases loaded. He smashed a line drive (110 mph off the bat) right at the center fielder. Fordham's defender couldn't handle it, deflecting off his glove and all the way to the wall. Wiggins reached third and all three runners scored.
Indiana 5, Fordham 2
Top Fifth
IU hung a crooked number in the fifth inning. Jake Stadler led off the inning with a triple into the right-center field gap. Cerny quickly scored him with a double down the left field line. Wiggins singled Cerny home with a hit through the right side. With a pair of runners on, Will Moore laid down a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt to bring home Jake Hanley. The final run of the inning scored on an RBI groundout from Devin Taylor.
Indiana 9, Fordham 2
Top Seventh
The Hoosiers added to their lead in the seventh. Dickerson hit a no-doubt, two-run home run into the trees in right field. It was his second hit of the day and second home run of the season.
Indiana 11, Fordham 2
Top Eighth
A second four-run inning for the Hoosiers came in the eighth inning. Dickerson walked with the bases loaded before Oliver singled through the right side to score two more. Wiggins worked another bases loaded walk later in the frame to score IU's 15th run of the ballgame.
Indiana 15, Fordham 2
Top Hoosier Performers
#20 Dickerson, Korbyn
2-5, 3 R, 4 RBI, 1 HR
#40 Seebold, Gavin
6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 K
#8 Cerny, Tyler
2-2, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB
Inside the Box Score
• The Hoosiers outhit the Rams 12-5. Four players had multi-hit days.
• IU worked 14 walks at the plate, the third time this season with at least 10 walks in a game.
• Fordham hit IU with five pitches, the most in a game since March 16, 2024 (vs. Belmont).
• 12 different position players featured defensively and at the plate – including five true freshmen.
• Three pitchers made their collegiate debuts – Trey Telfer, Caleb Koskie and Brayton Thomas.
Notes to Know
• For the second-straight weekend, IU allowed four-or-fewer runs in the opening game of the series. The Hoosiers gave up four last Friday (Feb. 14) against UNLV and two runs this Saturday (Feb. 22) against Fordham. In both games, IU allowed all of its runs in the first inning. In fact, IU has held its opponents scoreless in weekend openers in innings that aren't the first.
• Redshirt senior pitcher Gavin Seebold went six innings on Saturday evening and allowed just two hits and one earned run. He matched a career high with seven strikeouts. For the second-straight week, he didn't allow a run after the first inning. He's pitched eight scoreless frames after getting out of the first inning this season.
• Freshman first baseman Jake Hanley recorded an infield single to extend his hitting streak to five games. He's recorded a hit in all five starts this season. Hanley's the first true freshman since Tyler Cerny (5 – 2023) with hits in each of his first five career starts. Only Paul Toetz (13 – 2021) has had a streak that's longer in the last five seasons.
• Redshirt sophomore center fielder Korbyn Dickerson picked up his third multi-hit day of the season. He also hit his second home run of the season with a right-field blast in the seventh inning. It was his first game of the year batting in the three hole in head coach Jeff Mercer's lineup.
• The 15-2 win, +13 margin of victory, was IU's biggest win since beating Butler 22-3 (March 30, 2024) last season. The 15 runs are the most in a game since putting 18 on the board to sweep Rutgers (April 28, 2024) at Bart Kaufman Field last year.
Up Next
IU is right back at it in the morning against Harvard. The two sides will play at 10:00 a.m. ET in Cary. The game will be streamed on USABaseball.TV and can be heard on the Indiana Sports Radio Network via IUHoosiers.com/Audio.
Redshirt senior pitcher Gavin Seebold (W, 1-1) set the tone with six tremendous innings. He allowed just two hits and one earned run while matching a career high with seven strikeouts. He needed just 75 pitches before handing over the ball to the bullpen for the final nine outs. Four underclassmen combined to work three scoreless innings in relief.
IU found a way to score through multiple avenues on Saturday evening. Four players had multi-hit days but it was 14 walks and five hit by pitches that made the difference for the Hoosiers. Despite leaving 16 runners on base, IU racked up eight base knocks in RBI opportunities.
Redshirt sophomore center fielder Korbyn Dickerson continued his hot start to the season. He smashed a two-run home run in the seventh inning and tallied four RBIs in total. Head coach Jeff Mercer moved him into the three hole in the lineup and immediately felt the returns. Redshirt sophomore designated hitter Joey Brenczewski batted leadoff and recorded a pair of hits. Freshman infielder Cooper Malamazian grabbed his first career hit in the win.
The Hoosiers have a quick turnaround before their next game. IU will return to the USA Baseball Complex tomorrow (Feb. 23) morning to play Harvard (0-2). First pitch is set for 10:00 a.m. with graduate student right-handed pitcher Cole Gilley on the bump.
Scoring Recap
Top First
IU struck first in the top of the first inning, scoring a pair of runs to take an early lead. Korbyn Dickerson hit a jam-shot single into right field to bring home the leadoff hitter Joey Brenczewski. Jasen Oliver sacrificed a run for an out with an RBI groundout to the shortstop. The Hoosiers had a chance to add more but struck out with the bases loaded.
Indiana 2, Fordham 0
Bottom First
Fordham answered back with a pair of runs, its only runs of the game. The Rams led off the inning with a walk and a single. A throwing error from IU shortstop Tyler Cerny allowed the first run to score. A sacrifice fly from the next batter made it 2-all. IU starting pitcher Gavin Seebold settled in and got the next two outs to escape the jam.
Indiana 2, Fordham 2
Top Third
The Hoosiers caught a big break in the third inning. Pinch hitter Andrew Wiggins came to the plate with two outs and the bases loaded. He smashed a line drive (110 mph off the bat) right at the center fielder. Fordham's defender couldn't handle it, deflecting off his glove and all the way to the wall. Wiggins reached third and all three runners scored.
Indiana 5, Fordham 2
Top Fifth
IU hung a crooked number in the fifth inning. Jake Stadler led off the inning with a triple into the right-center field gap. Cerny quickly scored him with a double down the left field line. Wiggins singled Cerny home with a hit through the right side. With a pair of runners on, Will Moore laid down a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt to bring home Jake Hanley. The final run of the inning scored on an RBI groundout from Devin Taylor.
Indiana 9, Fordham 2
Top Seventh
The Hoosiers added to their lead in the seventh. Dickerson hit a no-doubt, two-run home run into the trees in right field. It was his second hit of the day and second home run of the season.
Indiana 11, Fordham 2
Top Eighth
A second four-run inning for the Hoosiers came in the eighth inning. Dickerson walked with the bases loaded before Oliver singled through the right side to score two more. Wiggins worked another bases loaded walk later in the frame to score IU's 15th run of the ballgame.
Indiana 15, Fordham 2
Top Hoosier Performers
#20 Dickerson, Korbyn
2-5, 3 R, 4 RBI, 1 HR
#40 Seebold, Gavin
6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 K
#8 Cerny, Tyler
2-2, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB
Inside the Box Score
• The Hoosiers outhit the Rams 12-5. Four players had multi-hit days.
• IU worked 14 walks at the plate, the third time this season with at least 10 walks in a game.
• Fordham hit IU with five pitches, the most in a game since March 16, 2024 (vs. Belmont).
• 12 different position players featured defensively and at the plate – including five true freshmen.
• Three pitchers made their collegiate debuts – Trey Telfer, Caleb Koskie and Brayton Thomas.
Notes to Know
• For the second-straight weekend, IU allowed four-or-fewer runs in the opening game of the series. The Hoosiers gave up four last Friday (Feb. 14) against UNLV and two runs this Saturday (Feb. 22) against Fordham. In both games, IU allowed all of its runs in the first inning. In fact, IU has held its opponents scoreless in weekend openers in innings that aren't the first.
• Redshirt senior pitcher Gavin Seebold went six innings on Saturday evening and allowed just two hits and one earned run. He matched a career high with seven strikeouts. For the second-straight week, he didn't allow a run after the first inning. He's pitched eight scoreless frames after getting out of the first inning this season.
• Freshman first baseman Jake Hanley recorded an infield single to extend his hitting streak to five games. He's recorded a hit in all five starts this season. Hanley's the first true freshman since Tyler Cerny (5 – 2023) with hits in each of his first five career starts. Only Paul Toetz (13 – 2021) has had a streak that's longer in the last five seasons.
• Redshirt sophomore center fielder Korbyn Dickerson picked up his third multi-hit day of the season. He also hit his second home run of the season with a right-field blast in the seventh inning. It was his first game of the year batting in the three hole in head coach Jeff Mercer's lineup.
• The 15-2 win, +13 margin of victory, was IU's biggest win since beating Butler 22-3 (March 30, 2024) last season. The 15 runs are the most in a game since putting 18 on the board to sweep Rutgers (April 28, 2024) at Bart Kaufman Field last year.
Up Next
IU is right back at it in the morning against Harvard. The two sides will play at 10:00 a.m. ET in Cary. The game will be streamed on USABaseball.TV and can be heard on the Indiana Sports Radio Network via IUHoosiers.com/Audio.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Seebold, Gavin (1-1)
L: STEWART, Robbie (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Cerny, Tyler 1
3B: Stadler, Jake 1
HR: Dickerson, Korbyn 1
RBI: Taylor, Devin 1 ; Dickerson, Korbyn 4 ; Oliver, Jasen 3 ; Cerny, Tyler 1 ; Wiggins, Andrew 2 ; Moore, Will 1
SH: Stadler, Jake 1 ; Moore, Will 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brenczewski, Joey 3 ; Taylor, Devin 1 ; Decker, Cole 1 ; Dickerson, Korbyn 3 ; Stadler, Jake 1 ; Cerny, Tyler 2 ; Hanley, Jake 2 ; Wiggins, Andrew 1 ; Moore, Will 1
SB: Brenczewski, Joey 1 ; Cerny, Tyler 1
CS: Taylor, Devin 1
HBP: Brenczewski, Joey 2 ; Cerny, Tyler 1 ; Hanley, Jake 1 ; Moore, Will 1
Batting:
RBI: LAPEKAS, Reid 1
SH: SAHLER, Cian 1
SF: LAPEKAS, Reid 1
Base Running:
RUNS: BRENNAN, Jack 1 ; KIRK, Taylor 1
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