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By the People, for the People
SIUE baseball tops Valparaiso to clinch series
Cougars secure first weekend series win of the season
Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:09am
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The SIUE baseball team defeated Valparaiso 3-2 on Saturday to clinch their first weekend series win of the season. Ryan Niedzwiedz hit his league-leading eighth home run, and the Cougars got strong pitching performances from starter Spencer Stearns and relievers Porter Conn and Joseph Martin.
Why it matters
This win is an important milestone for the SIUE baseball team, as they look to build momentum and improve on their 8-11 record so far this season. The Cougars will now have a chance to sweep the series on Sunday.
The details
SIUE jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, with Niedzwiedz hitting a solo home run and Ethan Willoughby adding an RBI single. Joshua Heyder extended the lead to 3-0 with an RBI single in the sixth inning. Valparaiso got on the board with a pair of runs in the seventh and ninth innings, but SIUE held on for the victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
- First pitch for the series finale on Sunday has been moved up to 11 a.m. to avoid weather concerns later in the day.
The players
Ryan Niedzwiedz
SIUE outfielder who hit his league-leading eighth home run of the season.
Spencer Stearns
SIUE starting pitcher who tossed five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out four.
Connor Lockwood
Valparaiso starting pitcher who allowed all three runs over 7.2 innings, giving up seven hits and striking out five.
Thomas Cooper
Valparaiso player who hit his first home run of the year in the ninth inning.
Easton Harris
SIUE relief pitcher who earned his fourth save of the season.
What’s next
The Cougars will look to complete the series sweep when they face Valparaiso again on Sunday at 11 a.m.
The takeaway
SIUE's victory over Valparaiso shows the Cougars are making progress this season and have a chance to build on this series win as they continue their quest to improve their overall record.
