The Bluejays and Redbirds are both 8-2 in their last 10 games and 2-0 in MVC play.
The Bluejays look to avenge their most disappointing loss of 2011-12 at Evansville on Saturday.
The MVC preseason favorites open Valley play at SIU tonight.
The Bluejays wrap up non-conference play and look to extend their 6-game win streak.
The Bluejays play a couple of games in Cancun looking to continue their win streak.