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Southern Illinois University’s baseball team will contest the Missouri Valley Conference championship after two gritty victories on Saturday, highlighted by clutch hits and solid pitching.
The Southern Illinois Salukis and Arizona State Sun Devils meet on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET in an elimination game of the MVC Tournament. The winner will move on to the semifinals, while the loser’s season ends.
Southern Illinois rallied after an early homer from Evansville, using timely hitting and a dominant pitching performance to secure the opening game of the 2026 MVC Baseball Championship.
A late‑inning surge featuring multiple home runs and clutch singles propelled the team to a decisive win.
Cecil Lofton’s single sparked a cascade of runs, with Jacob McKenzie crossing home twice before the third inning, while later hits by Gabe Petrucelli and Kye Watson added crucial scores.
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.