South Carolina baseball drops midweek game to The Citadel despite two home runs from Will Craddock

The Gamecocks' five-game win streak comes to an end with an 8-3 loss to the Bulldogs in Charleston

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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South Carolina baseball suffered an 8-3 loss to The Citadel on Tuesday night, ending the Gamecocks' five-game win streak. Despite two home runs from Will Craddock, the Gamecocks struggled on the mound and in the field, committing multiple errors as The Citadel stole several bases. The Bulldogs took an early lead and held on for the victory in front of a split crowd at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park in Charleston.

Why it matters

This midweek loss comes just before South Carolina is set to begin SEC play against the Florida Gators. The Gamecocks will need to regroup quickly to be ready for the challenging conference schedule ahead.

The details

South Carolina starting pitcher Alex Philpott struggled in his debut, allowing two earned runs in 1.2 innings. The Gamecocks' bullpen was unable to keep the Bulldogs' offense in check, as The Citadel stole multiple bases and added three runs in the eighth inning to pull away. Despite the two home runs from Craddock, South Carolina's offense was largely held in check, managing just three runs on the night.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Will Craddock

A South Carolina baseball player who hit two home runs in the losing effort.

Alex Philpott

The South Carolina pitcher who made his debut and struggled, allowing two earned runs in 1.2 innings.

The Citadel

The opposing team, which defeated South Carolina 8-3 and stole multiple bases in the game.

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What’s next

South Carolina will look to bounce back this weekend as they begin SEC play against the Florida Gators.

The takeaway

This midweek loss is a setback for South Carolina baseball, but the Gamecocks will need to learn from their mistakes and come out strong in conference play to keep their season on track.