History
The Southland Conference tournament began in 1964. From 1964 through 1966 the tournament consisted of three teams. In 1967 and 1968 the tournament expanded to a four team double-elimination tournament.
From 1969 until 1992, the Southland Conference did not have a baseball tournament.
In 1993, the conference began holding a baseball tournament again. From 1993 through 1995, the tournament was a four team double-elimination tournament.
In 1996, it expanded to become a six team double-elimination tournament and remained that way until 2007.
In 2008, the tournament once again expanded and became an eight team double-elimination tournament.
In 2012, two brackets of four teams were added in a double-elimination format. The winner of each bracket plays in a championship game. This facilitates a television broadcast of the final.
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