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Four USC Upstate baseball players were named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honorees for the 2026 season, highlighting a historic campaign that blended on‑field triumphs with scholarly achievement.
College Sports Communicators announces the 2025-26 Academic All-District® Softball teams, honoring 26 Big South baseball players and previewing the June 23 All-America® announcements.
The USC Upstate Spartans posted an 18‑6 win over Winthrop in the 2026 Big South Baseball Championship, the tournament's first-ever run‑rule victory, fueled by early power hitting and a standout pitching performance.
USC Upstate’s offense exploded for 18 runs, setting multiple records in a 18‑6 victory over Winthrop that featured a leadoff homer, a grand slam and a career‑high pitching performance.
USC Upstate erased a seven‑run deficit with clutch hits from Preston Lucas, Trey Bentley and Maloy Heaghney, while the pitching staff recorded a season‑high 15 strikeouts.
The Spartans conclude a pivotal weekend series, featuring standout performances from Max Kaplan, Brian DuRoff and Jake Paulick, as they prepare for the Big South Tournament in Asheville.
The right‑hander tossed nine innings of five‑hit baseball, striking out seven and walking just one, leading USC Upstate to a 1‑0 victory over Presbyterian.
The conference honored top performers across multiple categories, recognizing exceptional hitting, pitching and freshman contributions.