The Lindenwood beach volleyball team, with a record of 17-7 (7-3 OVC), is set to compete at the 2026 OVC Championship from April 23-25 in Martin, Tennessee. As the No. 2 seed, they will face the winner of No. 3 UT Martin and No. 6 Tennessee Tech on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. The team aims for the OVC crown and a shot at the NCAA Tournament. Lindenwood recently set a program record for wins in a season and achieved the highest number of All-Conference selections in history.

By the Numbers
  • Lindenwood achieved a program-record 17 wins this season, surpassing the previous record of 16.
  • The team placed six athletes on the All-OVC Teams, a program high.
Yes, But

Despite a strong regular season, the team's ability to perform consistently in the championship remains uncertain, especially considering their mixed results in the OVC Weekend prior.

State of Play
  • The team split their matches during the final regular season weekend, defeating Tennessee Tech and Morehead State but losing to UTC and UT Martin.
  • Gabby Belcher and Aubrey Sheppard have recorded 18 wins each this season, leading the team.
What's Next

Should the Lions excel in the OVC Championship, they can secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship taking place May 1-3 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Bottom Line

Lindenwood's history-making season culminates in the upcoming championship, where they not only seek victory but also strive to maintain the momentum necessary for NCAA qualification.