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SIUE celebrates a historic achievement as five student-athletes are named Academic All-District, highlighting a perfect blend of academic performance and athletic success that propelled the Cougars to their first Ohio Valley Conference title.
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.
Spencer Stearns has emerged as the ace of SIUE’s staff, guiding the Cougars to a No. 1 seed in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and setting the stage for a potential NCAA Tournament debut.
The Cougars' ten-game winning streak was snapped in an 11-inning battle against UT Martin, featuring dramatic home runs and a senior ceremony.
In a commanding 8-2 victory over UT Martin, SIUE’s pitching staff and timely hitting turned the tide, completing a 10-game streak and marking a historic milestone for the program.
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.
The Cougars clinched their inaugural Ohio Valley Conference regular‑season title, finishing a 10‑game streak with an 8‑2 victory over UT Martin, highlighted by Heyder’s two homers and Stearns’ seven strikeouts.
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.