USC Upstate Baseball Makes History with First NCAA Tournament Win
The Upstate Spartans captured their inaugural NCAA Tournament victory, leveraging early pitching miscues and clutch hitting to move into the winner’s bracket.
May 30, 2026
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USC Upstate Baseball Secures Historic NCAA Tournament Victory
The Upstate Spartans earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament win, beating Oklahoma State 8-5 and moving forward in the bracket.
May 30, 2026
Spartans Capture Back-to-Back Big South Baseball Crown, Earn NCAA Tournament Berth
The USC Upstate baseball team clinched its second consecutive Big South Championship, moving the title game to North Carolina and delivering a decisive 8‑1 win that guarantees an NCAA Tournament appearance.
May 26, 2026
USC Upstate Claims 2026 Big South Baseball Crown, Secures NCAA Tournament Berth
USC Upstate overcame a venue change and a high‑stakes final to win the 2026 Big South Baseball Championship, earning an automatic NCAA Tournament spot.
May 25, 2026
USC Upstate Repeats as Big South Baseball Champion, Securing Consecutive NCAA Tournament Berth
The Spartans clinched their second straight Big South title, a feat that positions them for the NCAA Tournament and underscores a dominant season under Coach Kane Sweeney.
May 25, 2026
Longwood Lancers Fall Short in Big South Championship Final
The Lancers' championship dreams were extinguished on a humid evening in North Carolina as they fell 8‑1 to No. 3 USC Upstate in the Big South title game, capping a historic season that included a first‑ever championship appearance and a 34‑win campaign.
May 25, 2026
USC Upstate Secures Spot in 2026 Big South Baseball Championship Final
The Upstate Spartans rolled past High Point with a 5-0 shutout, earning their fourth consecutive Big South Championship Game appearance and setting the stage for a historic showdown.
May 24, 2026
USC Upstate Secures Spot in 2026 Big South Baseball Championship Final
The Upstate baseball team posted a 5‑0 victory against High Point, moving to the championship game after a weather‑forced venue change and a standout pitching performance.
May 24, 2026
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.
May 21, 2026
USC Upstate Opens Big South Baseball Championship with 11-8 Victory Over Longwood
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.
May 21, 2026
USC Upstate Edges Longwood 11-8 in Thrilling HomeTrust Park Showdown
The USC Upstate baseball squad rallied to a hard‑fought 11‑8 victory over Longwood at HomeTrust Park, with clutch hitting and timely pitching shaping the outcome.
May 21, 2026
Spartans’ Bianchini and Kirby Collect Weekly Conference Honors
Max Bianchini and Jacob Kirby were honored by the Big South Conference for their performances in recent games against Clemson and Northern Kentucky.
May 18, 2026
Big South Baseball Names Weekly Award Winners
A look at the Big South’s weekly baseball awardees, from Alan Benhardt’s hot bat to Jacob Kirby’s freshman breakthrough.
May 18, 2026
Spartans Rally to Secure Sixth Straight Win, Set for Big South Championship
USC Upstate overcame a five‑run deficit with a clutch three‑run homer from Brady Small, honoring a ten‑member senior class before clinching a 10‑8 victory and gearing up for the Big South tournament.
May 17, 2026