Eastern Illinois University’s baseball squad clinched a 3-2 win over Southeast Missouri State in the opening round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, extending their winning streak to four games.
A decisive third inning
The Panthers erupted for three runs in the bottom of the third, sparked by Ethan Rossi’s leadoff single that set the stage for a rally.
Tyler Castro’s RBI single tied the game before Mike O’Conor delivered a two‑run double that put EIU ahead.
Pitching performance
Bryce Riggs started on the mound and limited SEMO to two earned runs over six innings, scattering four hits while striking out eight batters.
Anthony Solis finished the game with three scoreless frames, earning his first save of the season.
Looking ahead
The victory moves Eastern Illinois to 32‑19 overall and 18‑9 in conference play, while Southeast Missouri falls to 39‑17. The Panthers are scheduled to face the winner of the SIUE/Little Rock matchup on Friday at 11 a.m., a contest that could decide the tournament champion.