Southern Wesleyan University secured the tenth seed in the 2026 Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship, set to commence on April 29 at CaroMont Health Park in Gastonia, NC. North Greenville University clinched the top seed after a strong regular season, marking their sixth title in the last five years. Southern Wesleyan, with a 16-34 record, will compete in single elimination against Erskine College after a challenging conference season where they finished 10-23. The Warriors' notable victories include defeating King, Erskine, Mount Olive, and Emmanuel. This marks their first tournament appearance since 2021.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Wesleyan finished the regular season with a record of 16-34, 10-23 in conference play.
  • North Greenville achieved a KPI of 0.218, while Southern Wesleyan recorded a KPI of -0.104.
State of Play
  • The tournament features a double-elimination format, starting after initial single elimination games.
  • Regular season champions North Greenville will face the winner of the game between King and Emmanuel at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.
What's Next

The tournament kicks off on April 29, with Southern Wesleyan facing Erskine at 5:00 p.m. The outcome of this game will determine if they advance to the double-elimination bracket starting the next day.

Bottom Line

Southern Wesleyan aims to capitalize on their tournament opportunity after two years, while North Greenville looks to defend their title amid a competitive landscape. Key performances in the opening rounds will be crucial for advancing in the championship.