The Illinois State baseball team never trailed in Wednesday's 9-5 win over UIC at rain-soaked Duffy Bass Field.

Sophomore Ryan Cermak homered in his first two at-bats before senior Nick Gile delivered a two-run shot in the 5th inning.

Senior Colin Wyman retired the nine batters he faced to record the win for Illinois State (8-8, 2-0 at home).

Future Missouri Valley Conference member UIC (5-11) scored its five runs in innings five-to-seven.

Illinois State is scheduled to play Saint Louis on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Duffy Bass Field.