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The Citadel, the Southern Conference champion, enters the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship as the No. 3 seed in the Atlanta Regional, where they will open against No. 2 Oklahoma. The team arrives on the heels of a flawless 5‑0 run in its conference tournament and an eight‑game winning streak.
Coastal Carolina enters the Tallahassee regional as a top seed, facing Northern Illinois on Friday night, while coach Kevin Schnall’s future looms as the program looks to rebuild.
The Citadel clinches its 22nd Southern Conference title with a 3-1 victory over Samford, highlighted by strong pitching from Will Holmes and Michael Gibson, named Most Outstanding Player.
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.
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.