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Eastern Kentucky University's move to the United Athletic Conference reshapes conference affiliations, potentially allowing Kentucky's eight Division I programs to qualify for March Madness in a historic shift.
The University of Southern Indiana announced the new coaching appointments, highlighting each hire's previous roles and achievements.
The OVC surged to a No. 10 RPI ranking in 2026, driven by six 30‑win teams, record performances from Little Rock and Southeast Missouri, and a historic tournament that saw SIUE capture its first regular‑season title.
The Badgers endured a bruising 2025 campaign, but the upcoming slate appears more forgiving. Still, the author warns that appearances can be deceiving, especially when scheduling lower‑division opponents.
The 2026 Ohio Valley Conference baseball season saw six teams hit 30 wins, Little Rock's Super Regional run, and historic individual performances that reshaped the league's narrative.
The Ohio Valley Conference announces its football programs will compete under the OVC banner beginning in 2026, ending a three‑year alliance with the Big South and rebranding eight member institutions for greater national visibility.
After three seasons under a joint brand with the Big South, the Ohio Valley Conference will revert to its historic name and logo for the 2026 football campaign, a move championed by Commissioner Matt Wilson.
The Ohio Valley Conference announces the return of its football identity in 2026, ending a three‑year partnership with the Big South and setting the stage for a refreshed brand and a high‑profile media event.
The Ohio Valley Conference announces a rebranding of its football league for the 2026 season, ending its partnership with the Big South and introducing a unified identity for its eight member institutions.
The Ohio Valley Conference announced that its football-playing members will compete under the OVC name and logo starting in 2026, ending a three‑year partnership with the Big South Conference and launching a refreshed visual identity.
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.
Junior first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz leads SIUE to its first regular‑season title and sets new program records, positioning him as a top contender for the Ohio Valley Conference's Male Athlete of the Year award, to be announced on June 25.
Lindenwood University women's soccer player Rhyan Ward was awarded the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Community Service Award for her extensive volunteer work across faith-based ministry, youth sports, and charitable outreach.
The University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana will meet on November 7 at Ford Center for the River City Classic, a neutral‑site contest that marks their first encounter since 2019 and the first as Division I rivals. The game, featuring a 50‑50 ticket split and a capacity crowd of 11,000, is part of a broader athletic alliance that includes seven other sports. Recent seasons have been challenging for both programs, but new roster pieces, coaching extensions and a shared venue signal a renewed rivalry.
The Cardinals will open the 2026‑27 season against Chattanooga on Nov. 2 and host Morehead State on Nov. 7, each opponent receiving a $100,000 guarantee. The matchups come as both programs navigate recent roster changes and aim to bolster their schedules.
The Cardinals have revealed their first two opponents for the upcoming season, each guaranteed a $100,000 appearance fee, while the broader non‑conference schedule promises a diverse set of challenges.
The 2025‑26 Team Sportsmanship Award for Baseball has been awarded to Southeast Missouri State, marking the fourth time the program has received the honor in the past five seasons.
The American Baseball Coaches Association has named TJ Grines to its All‑Southeast Region Second Team, recognizing a senior campaign that set multiple school and national records.
The Ohio Valley Conference has awarded Southeast Missouri State its 2025-26 Team Sportsmanship Award for Baseball, recognizing a season marked by exemplary conduct and peer-driven acknowledgment.
The Ohio Valley Conference reveals its 2026 men's soccer slate, featuring eight programs, a 10‑game schedule and the championship returning to Lindenwood University in Missouri.
The Ohio Valley Conference revealed its 2026 men's soccer calendar, detailing non‑conference home fixtures for Eastern Illinois, a balanced 10‑game league format, and the championship to be held at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley released its 2026 Ohio Valley Conference men's soccer schedule, featuring five home games and a slate of new and familiar opponents, with the season culminating in an automatic NCAA tournament bid.
Head Coach Derek Burton revealed the full 2026 women's soccer calendar, highlighting a home opener against Valparaiso and a conference showdown that begins in late September.
The Ohio Valley Conference has released its 2026 women's soccer schedule, featuring eight teams competing for the championship and an NCAA automatic bid. Eastern Illinois will host four home games against Western Illinois, Lindenwood, Southeast Missouri and UT Martin, while the OVC Tournament kicks off on November 5 at campus sites.