- 8 teams, single elimination.
- Seeds 1 and 2 start in the semifinals, seeds 3 and 4 in the quarterfinals, and seeds 5 to 8 in the first round.
- The champion earns the OVC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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Western IllinoisNo. 1 seed · beat Lindenwood 71-65The competition is decided.