SIUE baseball secured their third Ohio Valley Conference series victory by defeating Western Illinois 11-9, extending their winning streak to four games. The Cougars now stand at 8-6 in OVC play and 16-23 overall, while WIU dropped to 3-11 in the league and 7-27 overall.

By the Numbers
  • The Cougars have won four straight games.
  • SIUE improved to 8-6 in Ohio Valley Conference play.
  • Western Illinois fell to 3-11 in the league.
  • Lucas Spence had his first hitless game since March 9, ending a 23-game hitting streak.
Yes, But

Despite the strong performance, defensive miscues troubled the Cougars, allowing Western Illinois to take advantage in certain situations.

State of Play
  • The Cougars are on a four-game winning streak.
  • SIUE has a record of 8-6 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
  • Western Illinois stands at 3-11 in the league.
What's Next

SIUE aims to complete the sweep against Western Illinois on Sunday, with the goal of securing a road sweep to continue their momentum in the conference.

Bottom Line

SIUE baseball clinched a critical series win on the road, setting the stage for a potential sweep and further advancement in the league standings against Western Illinois.