TJ Grines Named OVC Male Athlete of the Year
Senior baseball standout TJ Grines clinches the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Male Athlete of the Year award, marking a historic season filled with record‑breaking performances.
Jun 25, 2026
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OVC Unveils New Football Identity Ahead of 2026 Season
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.
Jun 19, 2026
OVC Unveils New Football Identity Ahead of 2026 Season
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.
Jun 18, 2026
Pedro Santos: From Porto to the U.S. College Courts
Pedro Santos, a Portuguese basketball player born in 2005, combines a strong youth international record with a redshirt freshman season at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he studies Sport Business and Management.
Jun 13, 2026
UT Martin Unveils 2026 Men’s Soccer Schedule with Ambitious Non‑Conference Slate
The University of Tennessee at Martin has released its 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring exhibition matches, a demanding non‑conference road trip and a full Ohio Valley Conference campaign, all coordinated by head coach Mike Varga.
Jun 11, 2026
TJ Grines Makes History with ABCA All‑Southeast Region Selection
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.
Jun 9, 2026
Memphis Quarterbacks Lead the 2026 Charge
The Memphis metro area showcases a deep pool of high school quarterback talent for the 2026 season, with standout performances and early college commitments shaping the narrative.
Jun 8, 2026
Kurt McGuffin Appointed to NCAA Division I Oversight Committee
Kurt McGuffin, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at the University of Tennessee at Martin, has been selected for the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee, a role he will hold through August 31, 2030.
Jun 1, 2026
Arminas Vilkas Commits to UT Martin Basketball Program
The University of Tennessee at Martin announced the signing of versatile forward Arminas Vilkas, a Lithuanian prospect whose extensive international résumé adds depth to a rapidly rising program.
May 29, 2026
Memphis Tigers Set for 2026 Opener Against UNLV in Las Vegas
The Tigers will open the 2026 campaign on Aug. 29 at Allegiant Stadium, a game that could shape the Group of Six’s playoff hopes and mark Charles Huff’s first appearance as head coach.
May 27, 2026
UT Martin Secures Commitment from Senegalese Forward Ousseynou Sambe
The University of Tennessee at Martin announced the signing of Ousseynou Sambe, a 6‑10 forward from Dakar, Senegal, adding a versatile international player to its men's basketball class for the 2026‑27 season.
May 26, 2026
USI Baseball Secures 5-3 Victory Over Southeast Missouri State in Ohio Valley Championship
The University of Southern Indiana’s baseball team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Southeast Missouri State 5-3, with junior Parker Martin delivering decisive runs in the late innings and the pitching staff holding firm as the Eagles advance to face the winner of the Lindenwood–Little Rock matchup.
May 22, 2026
Mountaineers Gear Up for First Meeting with UT Martin
West Virginia will open its 2026 schedule against UT Martin, a program riding a recent surge of conference titles but facing a reshaped roster and an unsettled quarterback race.
May 21, 2026
SIUE’s Ryan Niedzwiedz Earns Historic OVC Co-Player of the Year Honors
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.
May 20, 2026
UT Martin Baseball Falls in Walk‑Off to Lindenwood in OVC Championship
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.
May 19, 2026
UT Martin Baseball Stars Earn OVC Honors Ahead of Championship Game
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.
May 19, 2026
Mai Hong Commits to Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks
The University of Tennessee at Martin announced the signing of 6‑2 guard Mai Hong, a Chinese prospect who averaged 14.7 points and 3 steals per game last season.
May 18, 2026
USI Baseball Secures Fourth Straight OVC Championship Berth
The University of Southern Indiana’s baseball squad, riding a 27‑27 record, clinches its fourth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference Championship appearance, setting up a pivotal game against fifth‑seeded Morehead State at Mtn Dew Park.
May 18, 2026
SIUE Baseball Falls in Extra-Inning Thriller, Ending Ten-Game Streak
The Cougars' ten-game winning streak was snapped in an 11-inning battle against UT Martin, featuring dramatic home runs and a senior ceremony.
May 16, 2026
Eastern Illinois Secures Thrilling 9-8 Victory Over Western Illinois in Baseball Showdown
A ninth‑inning rally led by Mike O'Conor's walk‑off homer and Ethan Rossi's decisive run capped a 9‑8 win for Eastern Illinois, while the Redhawks surged to a 12‑10 victory over Little Rock. The Panthers now sit at 30‑19 and have reached the 30‑win mark in four of the past five seasons.
May 16, 2026
SIUE Baseball Captures Ohio Valley Conference Crown with Dominant 8-2 Win
In a commanding 8-2 victory over UT Martin, SIUE’s pitching staff and timely hitting turned the tide, completing a 10-game streak and marking a historic milestone for the program.
May 15, 2026
Skyhawks Secure OVC Berth After Narrow Loss to SIUE
UT Martin’s baseball squad fell 8‑2 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville but earned a fourth straight championship tournament appearance, highlighted by Grines’ three‑hit night and Sitton’s six strikeouts.
May 15, 2026
SIUE Clinches 8-2 Victory Over UT Martin in Midweek Baseball Showdown
On May 14, 2026, the SIUE Cougars defeated UT Martin 8-2 at Simmons Baseball Complex, with pivotal home runs and clutch hits shaping the game.
May 15, 2026
SIUE Baseball Secures First OVC Regular Season Championship in Dominant 8‑2 Win
The Cougars clinched their inaugural Ohio Valley Conference regular‑season title, finishing a 10‑game streak with an 8‑2 victory over UT Martin, highlighted by Heyder’s two homers and Stearns’ seven strikeouts.
May 15, 2026