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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.
Western Carolina rallied in the eighth inning to defeat seventh‑seeded UNC Greensboro 4‑3, advancing to face Samford with a chance at the Southern Conference title.
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 Western Carolina baseball team, riding a 35‑win season, will meet third‑seeded Samford in the 2026 Southern Conference Championship, looking to extend a recent edge in their historic rivalry.
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 VMI baseball team lost 21-11 to The Citadel in Greenville, South Carolina, after a late offensive surge by the hosts.
The Citadel and College of Charleston are poised for deep runs in their respective conference tournaments, riding recent winning streaks and highlighted by award‑winning players.
The Bulldogs and Keydets will meet in Greenville, South Carolina, in a speed‑driven contest that could reshape the tournament bracket.
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.
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.