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Inclement weather forces the Big South Baseball Championship to move to Gardner‑Webb University in North Carolina. Saturday’s matchups and Sunday’s championship will be streamed on ESPN+, while admission remains free.
A weather delay has altered the lineup for the 2026 Big South Baseball Championship, with Game 4 set to resume on May 22 and the tournament’s later contests re‑timed to accommodate forecasted storms.
The city of Asheville will simultaneously host the NAIA track and field nationals and the NCAA Division II baseball championship, events expected to bring $2 million in ticket revenue and boost hotels, restaurants, and retail businesses.
A sudden storm interrupted the baseball matchup between High Point University and Charleston Southern University in Asheville, North Carolina, pausing play after the first inning and rescheduling the game for Friday, May 22.
The 2026 Big South Baseball Championship will see Game 3 between Radford and Longwood resume at 9 a.m. after a weather delay, with other matchups scheduled and updates available on the conference’s social channels.
The Spartans defeated Longwood 11-8 in the Big South Tournament opener, pushing their winning streak to four games and marking their sixth consecutive 30‑win season.
The USC Upstate Spartans defeated Longwood University 11-8 in the opening game of the Big South Baseball Championship, highlighted by Trey Bentley’s career‑day grand slam and a strong pitching effort from Chris Torres.
The Spartans, seeded third, open the 2026 Big South Baseball Championship on May 20 against Longwood, aiming for a second straight title and an NCAA Tournament berth.
The 2026 season ended May 15, the earliest in years, with no Western North Carolina team reaching the regional finals. Reynolds topped the local effort, while a ten‑team top‑10 list highlights standout performances.
High Point University’s baseball team earned the top seed in the Big South Championship, setting up a May 20‑23 tournament at HomeTrust Park in Asheville, N.C., with a chance at a second crown in three years.
High Point University’s baseball team captured the top seed with a 17‑7 regular‑season record, aiming for its second Big South crown in three years as the tournament moves to Asheville and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Longwood’s baseball team, riding a 29‑win regular season, earns its first postseason spot in eight years and prepares for a showdown with top‑seeded USC Upstate in Asheville.
High Point University secured the top seed for the first time in program history, and the championship will be held at Asheville's HomeTrust Park, featuring a six‑team double‑elimination bracket and ESPN+ broadcast.
Tickets for the 2026 Big South Baseball Championship are now on sale, offering a range of pricing tiers, group discounts, and flexible buying options for the May 20‑23 event at HomeTrust Park in Asheville, North Carolina.