Waukee High School standouts Jackson Payne and Matt Irvine’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, March 11

Matt Irvine and Jackson Payne

By West DSM News

Mar 12, 2025

On Tuesday, March 11, former Waukee High School standouts Jackson Payne and Matt Irvine’s current college team, the Southern Illinois Salukis, lost 21-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

The game took place at Nick Denes Field. This was their first matchup against the Hilltoppers this season.

The Salukis’ next game is scheduled for Friday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at Itchy Jones Stadium against Morehead State Eagles.

Jackson Payne

Senior

6′5″ 200

Matt Irvine

Right handed pitcher

Senior

6′2″ 200

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