ABILENE, Texas (Interstat) — The Western Athletic Conference series between Abilene Christian and Utah Valley shifts to a winner-take-all finale Sunday evening at Kimbrell Arena.

First pitch is set for a clear evening with temperatures near 87 degrees.

The Wildcats (23-25) and Wolverines (12-33) split the first two games of the set. Utah Valley won 5-3 on Saturday to even the series after Abilene Christian captured Friday’s opener 9-2.

Saturday’s victory snapped a four-game losing streak for Utah Valley. Right-hander Bradley Gilbert led the way, tossing five shutout innings with seven strikeouts, allowing no hits and no walks. Gilbert (2-5) has been effective in recent outings despite tough luck. Over his last four appearances, he has a 2.16 ERA in 16.2 innings with 16 strikeouts.

First baseman Hunter Katschke provided the offense in Saturday’s win, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs.

For Abilene Christian, right-hander Cade McGarrh is a key arm to watch. McGarrh threw four innings of one-hit, scoreless relief Saturday, striking out one. Over his last five appearances, the reliable reliever has a 2.57 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 14 innings.

First baseman Grant Watkins contributed two RBIs in Friday’s win for the Wildcats, who have won seven of their last 11.

Abilene Christian enters the finale needing one win to reach .500. The Wildcats are 11-12 at home this season. Utah Valley is 4-19 on the road.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 5-0 Abilene Christian victory.

Following Sunday’s game, Abilene Christian travels to Utah Tech for a three-game series beginning Thursday. Utah Valley visits BYU on Thursday.