The #3 Southeast Missouri Redhawks (38-16) are set to begin their 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament on Wednesday, May 20, at 3 p.m. CT, in Marion, Illinois. SEMO will play against the winner of the Tuesday game between #7 UT Martin (26-28) and #6 Lindenwood (29-26). The Redhawks are looking to capture their seventh OVC tournament title, having previously won six championships, with their last coming in 2024. Head coach Andy Sawyers boasts an impressive 20-11 record against UT Martin in his tenure.

By the Numbers
  • SEMO holds a 38-16 record this season, second-most wins in program history.
  • Nathan Mertens leads the nation with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 17.67.
State of Play
  • SEMO concluded the regular season with a sweep over Little Rock, securing the third seed in the OVC Tournament.
  • Brooks Kettering and Mason Pennington were named OVC 'Player' and 'Pitcher of the Week', respectively.
What's Next

The Redhawks will await the outcome of the match between UT Martin and Lindenwood, and if they win their opening game, they will face the #2 Eastern Illinois on Thursday, May 21.

Bottom Line

SEMO is primed for a successful run in the OVC Tournament as they aim to not only increase their win total but also solidify their position as one of the league's most storied programs.