McKendree made 2026 the greatest season in program history, finishing as the NCAA Division II National Runner-Up and winning a program-record 51 games. The Bearcats also claimed their first NCAA Regional win, first Regional Championship, first Super Regional Championship, first Division II Championship appearance, and first National Championship Series appearance. With GoRout Diamond, McKendree added speed and clarity to its in-game communication during a postseason run that pushed the program to new heights.