The Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) baseball team, ranked No. 2 nationally and top-seeded, begins postseason play on April 29, hosting the 2026 Continental Athletic Conference Baseball Championship at Grizzly Baseball Complex. The Grizzlies (43-6) will face the winner of the opening matchup between Simpson University and Carolina University. The double-elimination tournament runs until May 2, with the champion earning an automatic spot in the NAIA tournament. GGC aims for its seventh consecutive conference title and ninth overall. The team comes off a three-game sweep and boasts a strong home record of 23-3 this season.

By the Numbers
  • GGC has a .356 team batting average, ranking third nationally.
  • GGC's pitching staff has accumulated 471 strikeouts, placing second nationally among NAIA teams.
State of Play
  • GGC's junior shortstop Peyton Watts leads the team with a .442 batting average.
  • Simpson University's and Carolina University's records stand at 24-24 and 22-25, respectively, as they enter the postseason.
What's Next

As the tournament unfolds, GGC will look to solidify their dominance by advancing past initial opponents, ultimately aiming to secure their automatic NAIA bid. The progression through the bracket could lead to challenging matchups against other strong teams like Westcliff University and Florida National University.

Bottom Line

GGC's combination of offensive firepower and pitching depth positions them strongly for the postseason. Sustaining their winning momentum may be crucial to achieving their goal of another championship title.