SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — The UCF Knights visit the Utah Utes on Saturday evening in a Big 12 matchup at Smith’s Ballpark, with first pitch scheduled under clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s.

UCF enters the game at 22-15 overall, while Utah is 21-15. The series opener Friday afternoon was scoreless through the available data.

UCF right-hander Roman Kimball is a key pitcher to watch. He threw 5.0 scoreless innings with four strikeouts in a 5-4 win at Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday, his most recent outing. Over his previous four appearances, Kimball pitched 12.1 innings, allowing four earned runs with eight strikeouts. His season includes a tough relief outing against Cincinnati on April 18.

Utah second baseman Zakye Hawkins is the top hitter to watch. He went 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs in Utah’s 16-9 win over Utah Valley on Tuesday. Over his last five games with at least one at-bat, Hawkins is 5 for 13 with two home runs and seven RBIs. He has been a steady contributor in the middle of the Utes’ lineup.

UCF is coming off a 5-4 win at Bethune-Cookman. Besides Kimball, pitchers Kevin Schoneboom (2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K) and Kris Sosnowski (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER) were productive. The Knights have won two of their last five games, including a series win over Cincinnati.

Utah defeated Utah Valley 16-9. Besides Hawkins, Jake Long (2 for 5, 3 RBIs) and Daniel Arambula (2 for 5, 2 RBIs) contributed. The Utes have won three of their last five, including a sweep of Texas Tech.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-3 Utah victory.

Following this game, UCF plays at Utah again Sunday, then hosts Stetson on Wednesday in Lakeland, Florida. Utah hosts UCF again Sunday, then plays at BYU on Thursday.