Tyler Conklin Wins 2025-26 Male Athletic Director Award
Senior pitcher Tyler Conklin was named the 2025-26 Male Athletic Director Award winner, recognizing his on-field dominance, academic excellence, and community leadership.
Jun 30, 2026
Person
Bryce Riggs
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Bryce Riggs across Baseball.
Eight OVC Baseball Players Earn 2026 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Honors
Eight Ohio Valley Conference athletes were named to the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All‑Region Teams, including two first‑team picks who are now in line for All‑America honors ahead of the College World Series in Omaha.
Jun 10, 2026
OVC Baseball Season Sets Records and Secures New ESPN Deal
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.
Jun 2, 2026
OVC Baseball Dominance: Little Rock Claims Tournament Crown as SIUE Secures Regular Season Title
Little Rock captured the 2026 OVC Tournament Championship with a 6-1 record, while SIUE earned its first regular season title. Standout players set new conference marks, and the league's national profile continues to rise.
May 26, 2026
Kansas Baseball Eyes Historic Home‑Field Edge in NCAA Tournament Regional Projections
Projections place the Jayhawks as top seeds for regional hosting at Hoglund Ballpark, with a slate of opponents and key players emerging as the 2026 NCAA Tournament approaches.
May 23, 2026
Kansas Baseball Poised to Host NCAA Tournament Games at Hoglund Ballpark
A 9‑2 win over Oklahoma State has put the Jayhawks in contention to host NCAA regional play for the first time, with multiple outlets projecting Kansas as a top seed and outlining a competitive bracket of potential opponents.
May 23, 2026
EIU Baseball Advances to OVC Tournament Final
Eastern Illinois University’s baseball team secured a 3-2 victory over Southeast Missouri State, moving one step closer to the OVC championship.
May 21, 2026
EIU Baseball Preps for OVC Tournament Showdown with SEMO
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.
May 21, 2026
Eastern Illinois Baseball Secures No. 2 Seed for 2026 OVC Tournament
The Eastern Illinois University baseball team enters the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament as the second seed, boasting a 31‑19 record and a rich tournament pedigree.
May 20, 2026
OVC Announces 2026 Baseball Award Winners
The conference celebrated its standout players, pitcher, freshman and coach ahead of the 2026 OVC Baseball Championship.
May 19, 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
Eastern Illinois Baseball Closes Regular Season with In‑State Road Trips
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.
May 11, 2026