Alvarez wins OVC award; Indians go to Lipscomb for twin bill

The continued dominance of Southeast Missouri State University senior left-hander Tim Alvarez has once again been recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference.

Alvarez was chosen OVC co-pitcher of the week for the second straight time, the league announced Monday. He pitched a nine-inning shutout against Tennessee Tech Saturday as the Indians swept a doubleheader to begin the conference season.

For the season, Alvarez is 8-0 with an amazing 1.19 earned-run average and leads the OVC in wins and ERA.

"Tim has been unbelievable," Southeast coach Mark Hogan said. "He just does it every time out."

Hogan's Indians (13-8, 2-0 OVC) will try to extend their 10-game winning streak today when they hit the road for a 1 p.m. non-league doubleheader against Lipscomb (11-22) in Nashville, Tenn.

Southeast swept a doubleheader from Lipscomb earlier this season in Cape Girardeau, winning 9-3 and 6-5.

"They played us tough at our place, and they've got some good wins this year," Hogan said. "It won't be an easy day for us."

The Indians have another non-conference game Wednesday when Southern Illinois (17-12, 8-3 Missouri Valley Conference)) visits Capaha Field for a 3 p.m. start. Southeast beat SIU 7-5 last week in Carbondale, Ill.

"That's a very good rivalry game, and both teams always look forward to it," Hogan said.

Southeast travels to Eastern Kentucky this weekend to resume OVC play with a three-game series.

Southeast tennis team plays UTMat home today

Southeast (2-5) will host Tennessee-Martin (3-12) in an OVC women's tennis match at 2 p.m. today.

Otahkian juniors Daniela Garcia and Kay Ehlke are both ranked in the top five in OVC singles, at the No. 1 and No. 4 positions, respectively.

Tennessee-Martin is ranked among the OVC's top five in five singles and doubles categories.

"UTM has several good wins," Southeast coach Mike Stevens said. "This will be a very tough match for us."

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