
Evansville Baseball Falls in MVC Tournament Finale
The University of Evansville’s baseball team saw a promising start evaporate in the eighth inning, culminating in a narrow loss to Southern Illinois in the MVC Tournament.
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The University of Evansville’s baseball team saw a promising start evaporate in the eighth inning, culminating in a narrow loss to Southern Illinois in the MVC Tournament.

The University of Evansville baseball team secured a 6-3 win over Illinois State in the MVC Tournament, highlighted by Chris McCormack's complete-game effort and a timely offensive surge.

Southern Illinois defeats Evansville 3-2 in a Missouri Valley Conference elimination game, advancing to face Indiana State.

Southern Illinois University announced the addition of Yaiza Paredes Diaz, a versatile forward whose collegiate stats and engineering studies signal a promising future for the program.

Southern Illinois rallied after an early homer from Evansville, using timely hitting and a dominant pitching performance to secure the opening game of the 2026 MVC Baseball Championship.

The University of Evansville baseball team opened the MVC Tournament with an 8‑4 loss to Southern Illinois after squandering a 2‑1 lead. Key performances included Reid Haire’s 2‑run homer and Cooper Rhodes’ doubles, but the Aces will face the loser of the Illinois State vs. Murray State match in an elimination game tomorrow.

Lockwood topped the Missouri Valley Conference in innings pitched for the second consecutive year, threw four complete games, and captured the Valparaiso Male Performance of the Year Award, while teammates Riley and Schembra were also recognized.

Connor Lockwood’s senior season culminates in All-MVC Second Team and All-Defensive Team selections, highlighting a career marked by record-breaking innings and national statistical leadership.

The MVC announced its 2026 baseball awards, highlighting Carter Beck as Player of the Year, Andrew Evans as Pitcher of the Year, and Sean McDermott as Coach of the Year, among other recognitions.

Valparaiso University’s baseball team saw its 2026 campaign end with a 13‑3 defeat to Southern Illinois, marking the final appearances of sixteen seniors in a game that highlighted both early promise and a late surge by the opposition.

Southern Illinois rallied to defeat Valparaiso 6-4, driven by strong pitching from Dylan Petrey and timely hitting from Gabe Petrucelli and Kye Watson.

The Valparaiso University baseball team opened its series with Southern Illinois on Thursday, losing 6-4 in Carbondale, Ill. The game featured a ninth‑inning rally, strong relief work from Dylan Immel, and Adam Guazzo's potentially final appearance for the program.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, the No. 3 seed, open the Southland Conference Tournament against Northwestern State, looking to build on a season marked by standout performances from Armani Raygoza and Rocco Garza Gongora and unprecedented attendance.

The Salukis wrap up their regular season with a Senior Weekend showdown against Valparaiso, celebrating a cohort of 13 seniors while riding a strong offensive and pitching performance.

North Dakota State University has hired Terrance McGee as an assistant coach, highlighting his coaching background, playing legacy, and commitment to player development.

The Beacons conclude their 2026 campaign with a three‑game set against Southern Illinois, highlighting senior achievements, key player milestones, and a look toward next season.