Jackson Payne and Matt Irvine, former Waukee High School standouts, played on Sunday, March 9 in NCAA Division I baseball game

Matt Irvine and Jackson Payne

By West DSM News

Mar 10, 2025

On Sunday, March 9, former Waukee High School standouts Jackson Payne and Matt Irvine’s current college team, the Southern Illinois Salukis, won 14-10 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Bellarmine Knights.

The game took place at Itchy Jones Stadium. This was their third matchup against the Knights this season.

The Salukis’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 4 p.m. at Nick Denes Field against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Jackson Payne

Senior

6′5″ 200

Matt Irvine

Right handed pitcher

Senior

6′2″ 200

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