Valparaiso University

2008: Did not pitch due to an elbow injury ... granted a redshirt season ... named to the Horizon League’s Fall and Spring Academic Honor Rolls.

2007: Saw action in 17 games, including five starts for the Crusaders as a rookie ... struck out a season high five against Southern Utah on May 19 in five innings of work ... went the distance against Oakland on May 12 ... tossed three scoreless innings to earn first collegiate win at Northwestern on April 17  ... also recorded wins against Centenary (April 21) and Southern Utah (May 19) ... allowed just one hit over first five appearances ... led Valpo with a 2.92 earned run average ... named team’s Rookie of the Year.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs ... led Brighton to the state semifinals as a senior ... Brighton finished 33-5 winning the Kensington Valley Conference title in 2006 ... team also won district and regional championships as a senior.

Personal: Matt is the son of Tim and Susan Evans ... majors are mathematics and secondary education ... born February 14, 1988.