
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.
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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 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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Cougars' ten-game winning streak was snapped in an 11-inning battle against UT Martin, featuring dramatic home runs and a senior ceremony.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fresh off a standout performance at the 2024 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, Kaan Onat has pledged to join the University of Tennessee at Martin, adding depth and global experience to the Skyhawks’ lineup.

With a nine‑game winning streak and a league‑leading offense, the SIUE Cougars are poised to capture their first OVC regular‑season championship as they host UT Martin in the last home series of the season.

The latest OVC baseball roundup showcases record‑breaking performances, rising stars, and the race for the conference championship.

The Panthers conclude their schedule with trips to Illinois State and Western Illinois after a 0‑3 stretch against SIUE, highlighted by Tyler Conklin’s pitching, Ethan Rossi’s .600 average and Chris Worcester’s 200th hit.