
The Citadel Secures Ninth SoCon Baseball Championship
The Citadel's 3-1 victory over Samford capped a five-game stretch that combined elite pitching, early offense, and a late rally, positioning the Bulldogs for postseason play.
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The Citadel's 3-1 victory over Samford capped a five-game stretch that combined elite pitching, early offense, and a late rally, positioning the Bulldogs for postseason play.

The Citadel and Samford advanced to the SoCon Baseball Championship Game after dominant wins, with standout performances from Christian Stratis, Michael Gibson, Luke Boykin and others. The first‑time matchup will be televised Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU.

The Citadel defeated Mercer 14‑4 in the Southern Conference semifinals, with Bryce Coulter pitching a complete game and Christian Stratis driving in four runs. The Bulldogs now await the Western Carolina‑Samford champion for a title that guarantees an NCAA Tournament spot.

The Citadel defeated top‑seeded Mercer 9‑2 in the Southern Conference Tournament, with Trip Brown pitching six shutout innings and Michael Gibson delivering three hits and two RBIs. The Bulldogs, now 3‑0, will face the Mercer‑Wofford winner for the championship on May 22.

The Citadel and Samford posted impressive victories on Wednesday, combining power hitting with record‑setting offensive output, and now prepare for Thursday’s pivotal matchups.

The Spartans open the Southern Conference Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, against a 30‑win ETSU squad, looking to build on a 45‑25 series edge and secure a berth in the next round.

The Spartans captured three Southern Conference postseason awards, earned a seventh‑seed tournament berth, and will open against No. 6 ETSU on May 20.

Chris Katz earns Player of the Year, Alec Bouchard is Pitcher of the Year, and Craig Gibson is Coach of the Year as the 2026 SoCon Baseball Championship schedule is revealed.

The 2026 college baseball regular season concluded after fourteen weeks, spotlighting 69 freshmen and a host of emerging stars across the nation.

Braydon Kersey and Will Holmes were recognized for dominant weeks that helped their teams clinch key positions ahead of the SoCon tournament.

After a injury‑marred previous year, Kyle Cuffe Jr. will finish his college career at St. John's, where his father once starred, joining a select group of father‑son duos and bolstering a roster that also welcomes Donnie Freeman and Avery Brown.
With a 23-7 conference record and a No. 3 national seed, Georgia looks to extend its winning streak in the SEC Tournament and potentially host a regional.
The Bulldogs enter the SEC Tournament with a 43-12 record, a top-three national seed projection, and multiple regional hosting possibilities.

Western Carolina’s opening game of the Southern Conference series slipped away by a single run, despite a dominant performance from Carter Burnette.