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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.
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.
The Cougars concluded a landmark season with a 7‑5 defeat to Little Rock in the OVC Tournament final, finishing with a program‑best 33‑24 record.
The top-seeded SIUE Cougars baseball team saw their OVC Championship run halted on Friday, dropping a 3-2 decision in ten innings to second-seeded Eastern Illinois. The loss left the Cougars with a 33-23 record and forced them into an elimination showdown later that evening against either Little Rock or Southern Indiana.
SIUE will compete in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship from May 21‑23 at MTN Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, after clinching its first regular‑season title and setting numerous program records.
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.
Junior Ryan Niedzwiedz was selected co-Player of the Year and Coach Sean Lyons earned Coach of the Year as SIUE clinches its first Ohio Valley Conference regular-season title and prepares for tournament play.
Junior pitcher Ryan Niedzwiedz and Coach Sean Lyons received top Ohio Valley Conference awards, while seven Cougars were recognized on All‑OVC teams as the squad prepares for tournament play.
The Cougars' ten-game winning streak was snapped in an 11-inning battle against UT Martin, featuring dramatic home runs and a senior ceremony.
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.
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.
SIUE prepares for its last midweek contest against SIU Carbondale, aiming to extend a historic winning streak and celebrate standout performances.