
Ohio Valley Conference Unveils 2026 Women’s Soccer Schedule
The Ohio Valley Conference has announced its 2026 women's soccer calendar, outlining a seven‑game schedule, championship dates and venue details for the upcoming season.
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The Ohio Valley Conference has announced its 2026 women's soccer calendar, outlining a seven‑game schedule, championship dates and venue details for the upcoming season.

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.

Arkansas' Maika Niu delivered a career‑high four‑hit game, driving in four runs and reaching base in every plate appearance, while the Razorbacks' pitching staff posted strong outings against Missouri State in the NCAA Lawrence Regional.

Iowa State has released the kickoff times for its first five games of the 2026 season, highlighting a night game against Iowa, a Friday night trip to Provo, and a late-afternoon contest at UCF.

For the first time in conference history, five Sun Belt baseball programs have earned NCAA Regional berths, joining the SEC, ACC and Big 12 as the only conferences with five or more teams in the tournament field.

After a record‑breaking season that culminated in a five‑game winning streak, Little Rock earned its second consecutive berth in the NCAA baseball tournament, setting up a showdown in the Hattiesburg Regional.

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.

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.

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 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.

Ryan Niedzwiedz becomes the first SIUE player to be named Ohio Valley Conference co-Player of the Year, while Coach Sean Lyons captures Coach of the Year, highlighting a season that saw seven Cougars earn All-OVC honors and set multiple records.

The University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team saw its Ohio Valley Conference Championship campaign end in a heartbreaking walk‑off loss to Lindenwood on Tuesday night, dropping a 4‑3 decision in the ninth inning.

Seven Morehead State baseball players earned All‑Ohio Valley Conference accolades, highlighting a 31‑23 season that culminates in a first‑round OVC tournament matchup against Southern Indiana, streamed on ESPN+.

The Ohio Valley Conference revealed its all‑conference baseball teams and individual awards ahead of the 2026 Championship, highlighting standout performances from UT Martin and SIUE.

The Ohio Valley Conference has unveiled its postseason awards, spotlighting the University of Tennessee at Martin baseball program with two distinct honors as the Skyhawks prepare for the conference championship.

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.

Junior pitcher Ryan Niedzwiedz and Coach Sean Lyons received top Ohio Valley Conference awards, while seven Cougars were recognized on All‑OVC teams as the squad prepares for tournament play.

Seven members of the Morehead State baseball squad were named to the All‑Ohio Valley Conference teams, with sophomores Aubrey Kearns and junior Ian McCubbin earning first‑team honors. The Eagles, who posted a 31‑23 record and a 15‑12 conference slate, are set to open the OVC Tournament against Southern Indiana, a matchup streaming on ESPN+.

The Ohio Valley Conference recognized Southeast Missouri State’s baseball squad with all weekly awards for the final week of the 2026 regular season, highlighting standout performances by Mason Pennington and Brooks Kettering.

The university announced the hiring of Paige Schumann, a alumna of Eastern Illinois and Wisconsin‑La Crosse, who brings a master's degree in sport administration and a track record of contributing to a 46‑win season and a WBIT championship game appearance.

Southeast Missouri State University’s baseball program swept the Ohio Valley Conference’s weekly awards, with Brooks Kettering earning Player of the Week and Mason Pennington named Pitcher of the Week, as the team prepares for the upcoming tournament in Marion, Illinois.

Lindenwood enters the 2026 OVC Baseball Championship as the sixth seed, boasting a 29‑26 overall record and a 13‑14 conference slate. The team will face UT Martin on Tuesday before a potential showdown with Southeast Missouri on Wednesday, with all games streamed live on ESPN+.

Southeast Missouri State's baseball team secured a 10-5 victory over Little Rock, highlighted by a seven-run eighth inning that cemented their spot as the third seed in the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.

The Redhawks rallied in the eighth to defeat Little Rock 10-5, with Brooks Kettering and Andrew Ramirez among the standout performers, setting up a pivotal matchup on May 20.