EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The field for the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championship Presented by United Fidelity Bank has been set on the final day of the regular season. Both the Lindenwood men and women's teams will compete in the field marking the first time in program history both teams have made the tournament at the same time.

Men's Championship Field

Southeast Missouri finished the OVC season 15-5 to win its second OVC Championship and first since 1999-00 (and first outright). Before falling in the season finale, the Redhawks had put together a stretch of 10-straight wins, which was the longest winning streak of its Division I history. The Redhawks, who won the OVC Tournament two years ago (2023) but failed to make the field a season ago, earned a double bye to the semifinals and open play on Friday night.

SIUE topped Little Rock on the final day of the regular season to finish OVC play 13-7 and earn the other double bye to the semifinals as the No. 2 seed. It is the highest seed for the Cougars who were seeded No. 6 each of the past two years. The 13 OVC wins are the most for the Cougars (who started playing a league schedule in 2011-12).

Tennessee State started OVC play started 1-4 (and eventually 2-5) but finished by winning 10 of its final 13 games to finish at 12-8 and earn the No.3  seed. It is the highest seed for the Tigers since being No. 2 in 2012. As the No. 3 seed the squad has earned a bye to the quarterfinals on Thursday.  TSU has won at least one game in the Tournament in three of its last four appearances.

Little Rock, the No. 1 seed a year ago, dropped to the fourth seed after a loss on the final day of the regular season. As the No. 4 seed they earned a single bye to the quarterfinals. The Trojans advanced to the OVC Championship game a season ago, in what was the program's first OVC Tournament appearance.

The field is rounded out by No. 5 Tennessee Tech, No. 6 Lindenwood, No. 7 Morehead State and No. 8 UT Martin.

Lindenwood, who is reclassifying to Division I, is eligible to win the OVC Tournament Championship. Should the Lions win the tournament title, the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament shall be awarded to the tournament runner-up.

As part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security, aligning with the best practices at major entertainment and athletics venues, there is a bag policy in effect at the Ford Center. Fans are encouraged to visit www.OVCSports.com/BagPolicy for complete details on the policy. Below is the full schedule:

First Round - Wednesday, March 5
Game 1 - #5 Tennessee Tech vs. #8 UT Martin, 6:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 2 - #6 Lindenwood vs. #7 Morehead State, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Quarterfinals - Thursday, March 6
Game 3 - #4 Little Rock vs. Winner of Game 1, 6:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 4 - #3 Tennessee State vs. Winner of Game 2, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Semifinals - Friday, March 7
Game 5 - #1 Southeast Missouri vs. Game 3 Winner, 7:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
Game 6 - #2 SIUE vs. Game 4 Winner, 9:30 p.m. (ESPNU)

Championship - Saturday, March 8
Game 7 - Semifinal Winners, 8:00 p.m. (ESPN2/Westwood One)

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Women's Championship Field

Tennessee Tech claimed the OVC regular season championship and the No. 1 seed after finishing 18-2. It is the 19th title in program history and the first since 2012-13. The Golden Eagles produced a 24-5 overall record and earned a double bye to the semifinals, opening play on Friday afternoon.

Lindenwood is the No. 2 seed after finishing 16-4 in OVC action. The Lions and Southern Indiana, who are reclassifying to Division I, is eligible to win the OVC Tournament Championship. Should either win the tournament title, the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament shall be awarded to the tournament runner-up or highest seed eliminated in the semifinals if both teams reach the finals.

Eastern Illinois (15-5) will be the No. 3 seed and earn a single bye to the quarterfinals, where they will open play on Thursday afternoon. The No. 4 seed, also earning a single bye, is Little Rock (12-8).

The field is rounded out by No. 5 Southern Indiana, No. 6 UT Martin, No. 7 Western Illinois and No. 8 Tennessee State. Below is the full schedule:

First Round - Wednesday, March 5
Game 1 - #5 Southern Indiana vs. #8 Tennessee State, 12:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 2 - #6 UT Martin vs. #7 Western Illinois, 3:00 p.m. (ESPN+)

Quarterfinals - Thursday, March 6
Game 3 - #4 Little Rock vs. Winner of Game 1, 12:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 4 - #3 Eastern Illinois vs. Winner of Game 2, 3:00 p.m. (ESPN+)

Semifinals - Friday, March 7
Game 5 - #1 Tennessee Tech vs. Game 3 Winner, 1:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 6 - #2 Lindenwood vs. Game 4 Winner, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Championship - Saturday, March 8
Game 7 - Semifinal Winners, 3:00 p.m. (ESPN+)

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The Lindenwood men's team will start play on Wednesday, March 5th against #7 Morehead State at 8:30 p.m. CT inside the Ford Center. Lindenwood women's basketball will have the double-bye and will wait for their opponent on Friday, March 7th during the semi-finals at 3:30 p.m. CT.