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After a six‑win campaign and the loss of record‑setting quarterback Callahan Roper, head coach Jason Dunning says the Wildcats will lean on fundamentals and internal competition to meet the challenges of the upcoming season.
Only a few spots remain for the Saluki Men's Basketball golf scramble on August 27 at The Links at Kokopelli in Marion. The event benefits the men's team directly and features sponsorships from various organizations. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, reception, and a silent auction. Teams of four can register for $1,000, and individual golfers can play for $250. Sponsorships are available at different levels, and those who can't attend the golf outing can join the afternoon reception for $30.
On June 9, Southern Illinois University’s football team will open the doors of The HUB Recreation Center for an interactive evening aimed at inspiring young athletes and connecting families with local football programs.
The Ohio Valley Conference celebrates unprecedented winning streaks, a 300‑win milestone for a coach, and a new multi‑year agreement with ESPN that promises wider coverage of its teams.
Little Rock captured the 2026 OVC Tournament Championship with a 6-1 record, while SIUE earned its first regular season title. Standout players set new conference marks, and the league's national profile continues to rise.
The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament will feature 29 automatic qualifiers across a series of conference tournaments running from May 9 to May 24, culminating in a May 25 selection show on ESPN2.
SIUE baseball earned the top seed in the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship for the first time in program history, setting the stage for a showdown with Eastern Illinois at Marion, Illinois.
The Redhawks' 2026 campaign ended Thursday night after a late surge by Southern Indiana turned a 3-0 deficit into a 5-3 victory.
The Redhawks lost a close game to Eastern Illinois, with key contributions from Dakota Joggerst and Andrew Ramirez, and will next face Southern Indiana.
High school baseball and softball teams in Kentucky and Illinois battled through district and state tournament games on May 20, producing close contests and decisive victories.
Lindenwood’s baseball team fell 2-1 to Southeast Missouri in the OVC Tournament, with a late ninth‑inning run unable to overturn a two‑run eighth‑inning onslaught.
The 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship kicks off May 19-23 at Mtn Dew Park, offering fans a historic tournament, affordable tickets, and live ESPN+ coverage.
Morehead State's baseball squad dropped a 6‑2 decision to Southern Indiana in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, finishing the season at 31‑24.
Four Little Rock baseball players were recognized on the All-OVC second team, with Tag Andrews also earning a spot on the All-Freshman Team. The Trojans secured the No. 4 seed and will begin tournament play on Wednesday night.
Junior Ryan Niedzwiedz was selected co-Player of the Year and Coach Sean Lyons earned Coach of the Year as SIUE clinches its first Ohio Valley Conference regular-season title and prepares for tournament play.
The Ohio Valley and Missouri Valley baseball tournaments open this week, featuring four Heartland teams battling for automatic NCAA Regional bids, with all games streaming live on ESPN+.