The University of Northern Iowa baseball team opens its 101st season of baseball with a four-game trip to Phoenix, Ariz., for the Oakland A's Spring Training Tournament.
All times listed are Central.
Heller is just the sixth UNI baseball coach since 1926, and replaces Dave Schrage who left in July to be named Northern Illinois baseball coach. Todd Rima, Jack Sole and Mike Waller are Heller's assistant coaches. The Panthers return five starters, including three infielders from last season. Brady Weber was used primarily as a DH last season, but is expected to be UNI's starting catcher. The Wolfpack was 38-20 a season ago.