LaCoste, CofC Walk Off Panthers

Sophomore Alex LaCoste hit a walk-off single as College of Charleston baseball walked off High Point, 6-5, Saturday afternoon at Patriots Point.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:33am

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College of Charleston baseball defeated High Point 6-5 on a walk-off single by sophomore Alex LaCoste. Graduate Dylan Johnson had a three-hit day that included a home run and scored the winning run. Charleston took an early 3-0 lead in the second inning before High Point tied it 4-4 in the seventh. After High Point scored two runs in the ninth to tie the game, LaCoste's single in the bottom of the ninth allowed Johnson to score the winning run.

Why it matters

This win extends Charleston's home record to 5-4 on the season and marks their fourth walk-off victory. The Cougars are now 5-7 all-time against High Point, making this an important conference matchup.

The details

In the second inning, Charleston took a 3-0 lead after a bases loaded walk by graduate Will Tippett and an RBI single by freshman Jake Amman. High Point tied it 3-3 in the fourth before Charleston regained the lead 4-3 on a solo home run by Johnson in the seventh. High Point scored two runs in the top of the ninth to tie it 4-4, but in the bottom half, LaCoste's single allowed Johnson to score the winning run.

  • Charleston took a 3-0 lead in the second inning.
  • High Point tied the game 3-3 in the fourth inning.
  • Johnson hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to make it 4-3 Charleston.
  • High Point scored two runs in the top of the ninth to tie the game 4-4.
  • LaCoste hit the walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning.

The players

Alex LaCoste

A sophomore on the College of Charleston baseball team who hit the game-winning walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Dylan Johnson

A graduate student on the College of Charleston baseball team who had a three-hit day that included a home run and scored the winning run.

Parker Sweeney

A relief pitcher for the College of Charleston who struck out a career-best six batters across three innings of relief.

Will Tippett

A graduate student on the College of Charleston baseball team who drew a bases loaded walk to score one of Charleston's three runs in the second inning.

Jake Amman

A freshman on the College of Charleston baseball team who singled through the right side to drive in a run in the second inning.

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What’s next

Charleston travels to Columbia on April 7 to face South Carolina in a midweek contest. First pitch from Founders Park is set for 6:30 p.m.

The takeaway

College of Charleston's ability to win close, come-from-behind games at home demonstrates their resilience and competitiveness in the conference. The Cougars' strong start to the season has them well-positioned for a potential postseason run.