Coach: Tom Walter, second year
1996-’97 record: 21-33, 9-12 A-10
Top returnees: Thomas Baginski (pitcher), Ryan Dacey (shortstop), Mike Roberts (second base)
Top newcomers: Tony Brown (centerfield), Eric Mitchell (catcher), Nate Nanzer (catcher)
Top departures: Troy Allen (outfielder, drafted by Atlanta Braves), Matt Williams (pitcher, transferred to George Mason)
Key games: Mar. 21-22 vs. Virginia Tech, Apr. 25-26 vs. Xavier
