WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Purdue Boilermakers will look to secure a series victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini in a weather-impacted Big Ten finale Sunday at Alexander Field.

First pitch is scheduled for the afternoon, though evening conditions are expected with a forecast of 63 degrees and rain in West Lafayette.

Purdue (19-9) evened the series with a 6-1 win Friday behind a dominant outing from right-hander Cole Van Assen. The Boilermakers’ ace allowed just one hit over six scoreless innings, striking out five. He will be a key figure again as Purdue aims for its 20th win.

Illinois (14-14) rebounded to take Saturday’s contest 7-5, setting up the rubber match. The Fighting Illini will turn to right-hander Regan Hall, who started Friday’s loss. Hall struggled with command in that outing, allowing five earned runs on zero hits over five innings, walking five. In his prior start on March 14, he tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings in a 1-0 loss to Minnesota.

The Boilermakers’ lineup, which produced 12 hits Friday, features hot hitters like third baseman Sam Flores, who went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs in the series opener.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Purdue is projected to win 7-4.

Following Sunday’s game, Illinois hosts Indiana State on Tuesday. Purdue remains home to face Bradley on Tuesday before a Big Ten road series at Northwestern next weekend.