EVANSVILLE, Ind. — University of Southern Indiana Baseball enters Ohio Valley Conference Championship play for the fourth-straight season Wednesday when it takes on the fifth-seeded Morehead State in game two at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m.
 
The Screaming Eagles (27-27, 10-17 OVC), which are eligible for NCAA postseason play this year, while the MSU Eagles (31-23, 15-12 OVC) are the eighth seed. The winner of this matchup will take on fourth-seeded Little Rock (30-25, 16-11 OVC) Wednesday at 7 p.m.
 
The other half of the bracket features sixth-seeded Lindenwood University (29-26, 13-14 OVC) versus seventh-seeded UT Martin (26-28, 11-15 OVC) in the 3 p.m. game Tuesday. The winner will take on third-seeded Southeast Missouri State (38-16, 18-9 OVC) at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
 
The top-seeded SIU Edwardsville (32-22, 19-7 OVC) and second-seeded Eastern Illinois (31-19, 18-9 OVC) received byes to the double-elimination portion of the tournament Thursday.
 
The OVC Championship, presented by SERVPRO, runs Wednesday through Saturday (May 21-24) and features the top eight teams during the regular season.
 
For the fourth year in a row, the bracket includes four single-elimination games on Wednesday, with the winners advancing to the double-elimination portion of the bracket, which will include the top two seeds (who receive a bye until Thursday games).
 
Tickets are:
• All-Session: $30
• Single-Session (Adult): $10
• Single-Session (18 and Under): $5
• College Students (with ID): $5
 
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in person during the event (more information).
 
Fans are encouraged to watch social media and USIScreamingEagles.com for any schedule changes due to weather. Links to follow the Screaming Eagles during 2026 can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com and the USI Baseball Schedule.  
 
USI Baseball OVC Championship Notes:
 
USI clinches spot in OVC postseason. The USI Screaming Eagles clinched a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship after taking two of three from Lindenwood University during the final weekend of the season. The Screaming Eagles qualified for their fourth-straight trip to the OVC Championship and are eligible for the NCAA postseason this year.
 
USI wins final series of the season. The USI Screaming Eagles took the all-important final series of the season, winning two of three at home versus Lindenwood. USI captured the opener, 8-4, lost the middle game, 10-2, but clinched the series with a 14-9 win.   
 
Homestand leaders. Junior infielder Parker Martin led USI in the series win over Lindenwood by hitting .455 (5-11) with two doubles and three RBI. Graduate outfielder Noah Foster followed with .444 with a double, triple, and two RBI, while senior shortstop Clayton Slack batted .417 with a double and three RBI.  
 
Last 10 games. USI is 3-7 in the last 10 games with the Screaming Eagles hitting .288 and posting an 8.16 ERA. Senior outfielder Hunter Miller led the hitters with a .500 average (19-38) and three home runs. Junior infielder Parker Martin has a team-best 11 RBI in the last 10 games. 
 
USI after nine weeks in the OVC. The Screaming Eagles finished the OVC slate with a 10-17 league mark after nine weeks. Senior outfielder Hunter Miller leads USI in OVC play with a .424 average, while senior first baseman Patrick McLellan is hitting .346. Senior catcher/designated hitter Micajah Wall has a team-high 20 RBI in league play. Sophomore right-hander Ean DiPasquale has a team-best three wins in OVC action. Junior right-hander Ryan Weller has struck out a team-high 30 batters.
 
USI in non-conference action. USI is 17-10 in non-conference action this spring. Senior first baseman Patrick McLellan leads USI in non-conference action with a .387 mark (41-106) and is second with 30 RBI, while senior shortstop Clayton Slack is second with a .383 average (36-98) and a team-best 31 RBI.  Junior right-handers Trey O'Neil, Abdriel Figueroa, and Levin East lead USI on the mound with three victories each.
 
Hitting at home/on the road. The USI hitters have been cool while on the road this season. The Screaming Eagles are batting .314 (269-856) in 26 home games this year, while hitting .280 (270-964) in the 28 road games.
 
Pitching at home vs. on the road. USI hurlers are 20-6 at home with a 4.78 ERA, while going 7-21 on the road with a 7.07 ERA.
 
Multi Games. Senior first baseman Patrick McLellan leads the Screaming Eagles with 22 multi-hit games this year. McLellan also leads the team with 14 multi-RBI contests.