
Louie Kegerreis Named MVC Newcomer of the Week
Louie Kegerreis earns Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week after a six‑hit game that propels Valparaiso to a 9‑4 victory.
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Louie Kegerreis earns Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week after a six‑hit game that propels Valparaiso to a 9‑4 victory.

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.

The Valparaiso Beacons delivered a 20-hit barrage that forced a tie in their series with Southern Illinois, highlighted by Louie Kegerreis’s six hits and a late two-run double.

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 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.

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.