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The 2026 season saw Little Rock Baseball capture its second straight Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship, post a program‑best 39 victories and earn its inaugural Super Regional berth, a journey highlighted by resilient comebacks and a 30‑25 finish.
Marquette’s 12‑game unbeaten run meets Litchfield’s near‑perfect record in a sectional final that will decide a Super‑Sectional berth.
The final game of the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship will be played Sunday, closing a week‑long tournament that marks the 47th edition and the fifth time the event has been held at Mtn Dew Park, a venue now home to the Prospect League’s Thrillville Thrillbillies.
Nearly 200 students from southern Illinois attended a traveling exhibit at The Oasis in Marion that celebrates the life and legacy of Negro Leagues icon Buck O’Neil, combining education, community and sport.
Eastern Illinois University’s baseball team, seeded second, will face Southeast Missouri State on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Marion, Illinois, after a sweep of the Redhawks in Charleston and a double bye that could propel them to the tournament’s semifinal.
The Eastern Illinois University baseball team enters the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament as the second seed, boasting a 31‑19 record and a rich tournament pedigree.
University of Southern Indiana’s baseball team defeated Morehead State 6-2 in the first round, highlighted by strong pitching from Ryan Weller and a late rally.
Morehead State opens the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament against Southern Indiana on Tuesday at Mt. Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, fresh off a seven‑game winning streak and a recent sweep of Tennessee Tech.
From May 19‑23, the 47th OVC Baseball Championship will unfold at Mtn Dew Park, featuring historic rivalries, live ESPN+ coverage and affordable ticket options.