Resurgent Performances Across the OVC
The Panthers erupted for seven runs, ending a four-game losing streak that had threatened to derail their season. Quade Peters led the offense with three hits, including a double that drove in a run, while also adding a stolen base that set up another tally.
On the mound, right-hander Tyler Conklin delivered a workhorse effort, throwing 97 pitches over seven innings. He limited Western Illinois to a single run on six hits, striking out six batters and preserving the lead.
Southeast Missouri State continued its hot streak, downing Little Rock 4-2 in a game that swung in the ninth inning. Demitri Shakotko opened the scoring with a solo homer in the second, and Brooks Kettering added an insurance run with a ninth‑inning blast.
Little Rock answered back with a two‑run homer from Angel Cano, but the damage was already done as the Redhawks' bullpen held firm.
What’s Next?
With several games still pending full reporting, the conference looks poised for continued excitement as teams jockey for positioning heading into the final stretch of the regular season.