Southern Conference showdown
Samford University’s baseball team will close out its regular season with a three‑game Southern Conference series against Wofford College at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The matchup carries added weight, as the Bulldogs sit tied for fourth in the league and could secure a favorable seed for the upcoming SoCon Tournament.
Games are slated for Thursday and Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., giving the teams just three chances to jockey for position before the conference tournament begins. Historically, Samford holds a 32‑26 edge in the 58 meetings, having swept Wofford in last season’s four‑game series, including a 12‑7 victory in the SoCon Tournament.
Both programs enter the weekend with contrasting records. Samford sits at 26‑23 overall and 10‑8 in conference play, while Wofford is 33‑18 overall and 11‑7 in SoCon. A win for the Bulldogs would move them within a game of the top tier, whereas a sweep could solidify Wofford’s hold on a higher seed.
Pitching rotation
Samford plans to start right‑handed pitcher Joseph Lee in the opener, followed by Noah Berry in game two and Mason Blasche on Saturday. The trio will look to contain Wofford’s potent lineup, anchored by Logan Tribble and Ben Timblin, who have combined for a .381 average and 56 RBI respectively.
Offensively, Samford’s core hitters are delivering strong numbers. Jake Souders is batting .360 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI, while Luke Boykin leads the team with 17 homers and 50 RBI. Cade Carr sits at .344 with 10 homers and 38 RBI, and Gus Gandy contributes a .321 average with 10 doubles.
Wofford’s offensive threats include Logan Tribble, who is hitting .381 with 15 doubles and 40 RBI, and Ben Timblin, who tops the team with 13 home runs and 56 RBI. Their performance will be pivotal in determining the series outcome.
All three games will be streamed live on ESPN+, with live stats also available for fans tracking the action in real time.