Ohio Valley Conference Releases 2025-26 Men's, Women's Basketball Schedules, Tournament Set for Evansville

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has announced the 2025-26 men's basketball conference schedules, with each team playing 20 conference games, including two games before the holiday break. The season features home-and-away matchups between all 11 league programs, culminating in the 2026 OVC Tournament from March 4-7 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Key teams such as SIUE, Little Rock, Southeast Missouri State, Lindenwood, and Morehead State have detailed schedules highlighting significant home and road games, with many contests broadcast on ESPN networks. Coaches from various programs have emphasized the importance of home-court advantage and fan support throughout the season, especially during critical stretches in January and February. The OVC continues its tradition of doubleheaders and has planned special events like the Blue-Gold Weekend at Morehead State, coinciding with alumni celebrations. Overall, the schedules reflect competitive balance and aim to engage fans across the conference while preparing teams for the postseason tournament.