The Citadel baseball squad surged to a 14‑4 victory over Mercer in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament, a game that showcased the Bulldogs’ offensive firepower and pitching depth.
Right‑hander Bryce Coulter delivered a complete game, surrendering only ten hits and four runs while striking out five, a performance that kept Mercer’s bats at bay.
At the plate, Christian Stratis was a catalyst, finishing with four hits and four RBIs, including a solo homer in the sixth inning, while Michael Gibson added a double and two hits, driving in four runs and extending his hot streak.
Championship outlook
The Bulldogs will now meet the winner of the Western Carolina‑Samford matchup in the championship, a contest that carries an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and a chance to cement their postseason hopes.
Mercer, despite the loss, is expected to earn an at‑large bid with a No. 27 RPI rating, while the Bulldogs’ .431 tournament batting average and 14.2 runs per game underscore their dominant form.