April 11, 2000

AKER GETS 799th CAREER WIN ON TUESDAY

Norse defeat Kentucky State, 6-1; Aker goes for 800th win on Wednesday

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Northern Kentucky University baseball coach Bill Aker recorded his 799th career victory Tuesday as NKU defeated Kentucky State University, 6-1, in the first game of a doubleheader at Friendship Field.

The second game of the doubleheader was canceled due to rain, and Aker will go for his 800th career victory Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. when NKU plays host to the University of Indianapolis in a doubleheader at Friendship Field.

NKU used a five-run outburst in the fifth inning to defeat Kentucky State. Junior right-hander Heath Scarbrough picked up the complete-game victory for NKU.

The Norse are now 20-14 overall, and Aker has a career record of 799-558-1 in 29 years at NKU.

NKU 6, KENTUCKY STATE 1

KSU 010/000/0 1 2 4

NKU 000/051/x 6 3 2

WP-Scarbrough. LP-Hill. HITTING LEADERS: NKU-Smith 2-3, 2B; Mason 1-2, 2B.