Southeast Missouri Baseball (31-13, 12-6 OVC) faces Eastern Illinois (25-15, 12-6 OVC) in a key Ohio Valley Conference series this weekend. The teams are set for three games at Frost Field in Charleston, Illinois, beginning Friday at 6 p.m. SEMO has had a successful season so far but trails the all-time series against EIU, with a record of 12-13 under head coach Andy Sawyers. The recent rivalry has been intensified due to last season's 19-inning marathon, the longest in OVC history.

By the Numbers
  • SEMO has 31 wins this season, marking the fifth time reaching 30+ wins in 10 years under Coach Sawyers.
  • Nathan Mertens leads college baseball with a 24.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 0.38 walks allowed per nine innings.
State of Play
  • SEMO and EIU enter the series tied for first place in the OVC, along with Little Rock and SIUE.
  • SEMO recently won a series against SIUE, claiming 2 out of 3 games.
What's Next

The outcomes of this series will be crucial for both teams as they vie for the top position in the OVC. With only a few games left in the regular season, maintaining momentum will be key for postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

The upcoming series against Eastern Illinois is pivotal for Southeast Missouri, not only for OVC standings but also for building on their recent success. A strong performance will solidify their position as contenders for the conference championship and NCAA tournament berths.