Feb. 16, 2012

Big Ten Network announces baseball schedule

The Big Ten Network has announced its baseball schedule for the 2012 season, including the entire Big Ten Tournament from Columbus, Ohio.

All 11 teams are scheduled to appear at least twice, with  several teams having four scheduled broadcasts. Coverage kicks off on Friday, March 23, when Illinois visits conference newcomer Nebraska.

2012 BTN BASEBALL SCHEDULE

Date, Time (ET) Game

Friday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Illinois at Nebraska

Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m. Michigan State vs. Lansing Lugnuts – Lansing, Mich.

Sunday, April 8, Noon Minnesota at Ohio State

Sunday, April 8, 3 p.m. Michigan State at Michigan

Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Creighton at Nebraska

Friday, April 13, 5 p.m. Michigan at Penn State

Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. Cincinnati at Ohio State

Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. Purdue at Nebraska

Friday, April 27, 7 p.m. Indiana at Michigan

Sunday, April 29, 4 p.m. Iowa at Minnesota

Friday, May 4, 7 p.m. Northwestern at Ohio State

Saturday, May 5, 3 p.m. Penn State at Minnesota – Target Field (Minneapolis)

Sunday, May 6, Noon Nebraska at Indiana

Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. Coastal Carolina at Michigan

Saturday, May 12, Noon Michigan at Purdue

Sunday, May 13, Noon Illinois at Penn State

Sunday, May 13, 3 p.m. Indiana at Northwestern

Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m. Central Michigan at Mich. State – Comerica Park (Detroit)

Thursday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Illinois

Friday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. Purdue at Iowa

Saturday, May 19, Noon Penn State at Michigan State

Saturday, May 19, 3 p.m. Wildcard

Wednesday, May 23, Noon Big Ten Tournament – Game #1

Wednesday, May 23, 3:30 p.m. Big Ten Tournament – Game #2

Thursday, May 24, Noon Big Ten Tournament – Game #3

Thursday, May 24, 3:30 p.m. Big Ten Tournament – Game #4

Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m. Big Ten Tournament – Game #5

Friday, May 25, Noon Big Ten Tournament – Game #6

Friday, May 25, 3:30 p.m. Big Ten Tournament – Game #7

Friday, May 25, 7 p.m. Big Ten Tournament – Semifinal #1

Saturday, May 26, 3:30 p.m. Big Ten Tournament – Semifinal #2

Saturday, May 26, 7 p.m. Big Ten Tournament – Championship

Sunday, May 27, Noon Big Ten Tournament – Championship (if necessary)

(photo courtesy of Purdue Media Relations Office)