Southern Conference Tournament Heats Up
The Citadel’s baseball squad delivered a commanding 9‑2 victory over top‑seeded Mercer on May 21, advancing to the championship game of the Southern Conference Tournament at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina.
Trip Brown anchored the Bulldogs’ pitching staff, tossing six consecutive scoreless innings that kept Mercer at bay and set the tone for the team’s offensive onslaught.
Michael Gibson was the catalyst at the plate, collecting three hits and driving in two runs, while his overall tournament performance has been equally impressive, batting .800 with eight hits in ten at‑bats.
The Bulldogs, now 3‑0 in the tournament, will meet the winner of the Mercer‑Wofford matchup on May 22 for a shot at the title, a game that promises another high‑stakes showdown at Fluor Field.
Coach Mike McRae praised the team’s cohesion, noting that Brown’s durability and Gibson’s hot streak have turned the Bulldogs into a formidable postseason contender.
Fans and alumni alike are rallying behind the squad, hoping the momentum built in Greenville will carry them to a championship that could cement the program’s resurgence in recent years.