
USC Upstate Baseball Extends Winning Streak with 11-8 Victory Over Longwood
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.
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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.

Longwood’s early onslaught against Radford was halted by weather, with the game scheduled to resume Thursday morning at 9:05 a.m. and the winner advancing to Thursday night’s championship.

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.

Longwood’s sixth‑seeded baseball team is set to compete in the Big South Tournament, boasting a top‑ranked pitching staff, 11 conference wins, and All‑Conference standouts Jaxon Lloyd and JR Fordham.

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.

Five Longwood baseball players receive All-Big South honors, highlighted by historic first-team selections for Jaxon Lloyd and JR Fordham, as the Lancers prepare for the tournament.

Head coach Ganiyat Adeduntan announces five new players and a reshuffled staff, aiming to climb the Atlantic 10 standings after a modest 18‑18 record.

Longwood University’s baseball team finished the regular season with a 29‑25 record and will enter the Big South Tournament as the sixth seed, facing USC Upstate in Asheville, North Carolina.

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.

Longwood University’s baseball squad saw its regular‑season campaign end with an 11‑5 loss to Winthrop, a result that leaves the Lancers with a 0‑1 record in their final tune‑up before the Big South Tournament.

Former Alabama star and seasoned coach Betsy Harris is set to bring her winning pedigree to Longwood University's women's basketball program, adding depth to the staff ahead of the upcoming season.

Longwood University announced the signing of guard TJ Robinson, a standout from St. Peter's, as the program eyes a Big South championship run beginning November 2026.

Cleveland State announced Rachel Balzer as its new assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting her extensive playing and coaching background.