Weather Delays OU vs The Citadel Baseball Game
The NCAA Atlanta Regional baseball matchup originally slated for a 5:06 p.m. CT start has been pushed back after a sudden weather front moved through the Atlanta area, leaving the contest listed as 'to be announced.'
Oklahoma's freshman left‑hander Cord Rager is slated to take the mound for the Sooners, bringing a 5.88 earned run average that reflects a rough stretch in which he has endured four consecutive outings without a clean sheet.
Across the mound, The Citadel will rely on right‑hander Andrew Buffkin, who boasts a 1.40 ERA and has already made seven starts this season, giving the Bulldogs a reliable arm despite the team's overall youth.
The Citadel arrives in the tournament on an eight‑game winning streak, a momentum that could prove decisive if the delay extends into a later date, while the outcome will determine which team advances to meet No. 2 overall seed Georgia Tech.
Should the Sooners prevail, they will earn a showdown with the Yellow Jackets, whereas a loss would set up a rematch against UIC, a program that entered its first game with a 22‑5 defeat already on the books.
The delay underscores how quickly external factors can reshape postseason brackets, forcing coaches and players to adjust their preparations on short notice while fans await the rescheduled first pitch.