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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 conference celebrated its standout players, pitcher, freshman and coach ahead of the 2026 OVC Baseball Championship.