Southeast Missouri State University’s baseball program capped a dominant stretch of the 2026 regular season by sweeping the Ohio Valley Conference’s weekly awards, underscoring the team’s depth and clutch performances as the conference tournament looms.
Brooks Kettering, the Redhawks’ versatile outfielder, was recognized as the OVC Player of the Week after delivering a .545 batting average over the final weekend, punctuated by two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs and three runs scored while maintaining a .571 on‑base percentage.
Pitcher Mason Pennington earned the league’s Pitcher of the Week honor after a stellar outing against Little Rock, tossing 6.2 innings of shutout baseball, surrendering just two hits, striking out four batters and preserving a perfect scorecard for the staff.
Looking Ahead to the OVC Tournament
The Redhawks will open their tournament campaign on May 20 in Marion, Illinois, where they are slated to meet the winner of the Lindenwood versus UT Martin matchup, a prospect that has generated considerable excitement among fans and coaches alike.
Coach Andrew Carroll, who has guided the team through a rigorous schedule, praised the collective effort that led to the weekly accolades, noting that the recognition reflects the program’s consistent development and strategic execution on both sides of the ball.
Veteran infielder Joe Hall, a key contributor in the lineup, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that the team’s focus remains on maintaining momentum heading into the postseason and executing their game plan with precision.
Meanwhile, Dakota Joggerst, who has provided depth on the mound and in the field, highlighted the importance of staying disciplined and capitalizing on scoring opportunities as the Redhawks prepare for the challenges ahead.