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Western Carolina’s baseball team is the second seed in the upcoming SoCon tournament, set to begin May 21, and will open play at 12:30 p.m. after earning a first‑round bye.
In a high-scoring send-off, VMI’s offense sparked with home runs but could not contain The Citadel’s rally, leaving the Keydets with a 28-26 record and a date against their rivals for the conference title.
The 2025‑26 Big East season was defined by UConn, St. John’s and Villanova’s dominance, while Butler Bulldogs prepare for a major roster overhaul under new head coach Ronald Nored.
The VMI baseball team lost 7‑4 in ten innings to The Citadel, with Grayson Fitzwater establishing new career records for walks.
VMI will host The Citadel for three games at Gray‑Minor Stadium, looking to leverage its base‑stealing prowess, walk rate and power hitting while The Citadel fights for seeding in the Southern Conference tournament.
Samford University’s baseball team will close out its regular season with a three‑game Southern Conference series against Wofford College at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The matchup carries added weight, as the Bulldogs sit tied for fourth in the league and could secure a favorable seed for the upcoming SoCon Tournament.
The university announced the hiring of Riley Conroy, a rising star in mid‑major coaching, to bolster its men's basketball program with proven recruiting and player development skills.