Southeast Missouri, Lindenwood, Tennessee Set for Key OVC Series This Weekend

The Ohio Valley Conference baseball season is nearing its conclusion with several key series impacting postseason positioning. Southeast Missouri (SEMO) will face Southern Indiana in a three-game series, holding a 13-8 conference record and sitting in fourth place, closely trailing third-place Eastern Illinois. Lindenwood heads to Tennessee Tech for a three-game set, with the Golden Eagles riding a four-game conference winning streak and a strong overall record of 32-17. Meanwhile, Tennessee and Vanderbilt renew their SEC rivalry in Knoxville, both teams aiming to improve NCAA Tournament seeding, with projections indicating a potential super regional matchup between the two rivals. Vanderbilt is also poised to extend its NCAA Tournament appearance streak to 18 years and is likely to host a regional due to recent strong performances, particularly in pitching. These series and rankings highlight the intense competition as teams vie for favorable postseason positions and tournament hosting opportunities.