South Carolina Baseball Hosts College of Charleston at Founders Park

The Gamecocks look to end a five-game homestand on a high note against the Cougars.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:52pm

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The South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team is set to host the College of Charleston Cougars at Founders Park on Tuesday evening. The Gamecocks are coming off a series against top-5 ranked Texas, where they won the opening game before dropping the final two. South Carolina will look to bounce back against the Cougars before heading on the road to face Missouri this weekend.

Why it matters

This game is an important tune-up for the Gamecocks as they prepare to hit the road for a crucial SEC series against Missouri. A strong performance against the Cougars could provide momentum heading into the weekend matchup.

The details

Freshman right-hander Austin Wiegandt will take the mound for the Cougars, who are led offensively by catcher Dylan Johnson and utility man Jake Amman. For the Gamecocks, sophomore lefty Logan Prisco will get the start, and the team will look to build on the strong pitching performance they had against Texas over the weekend.

  • The game is scheduled for a 6:30 pm ET first pitch on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • The last time these two teams met was in 2025 at Segra Park, where South Carolina won 4-3.

The players

Austin Wiegandt

A freshman right-handed pitcher for the College of Charleston Cougars, who has a 1-1 record with a 2.63 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 13.2 innings this season.

Dylan Johnson

The starting catcher for the College of Charleston Cougars, who is batting .343 with 11 doubles this season.

Logan Prisco

A sophomore left-handed pitcher for the South Carolina Gamecocks, who has a 2.04 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 17.2 innings this season.

Will Craddock

A true freshman for the South Carolina Gamecocks, who leads the team in batting average (.308) and is tied for the team lead in home runs (7).

Talmadge LeCroy

A veteran player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, who is tied with Will Craddock for the team lead in home runs (7).

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get back home and finish up this homestand strong before heading on the road. The guys have been playing well, and we're looking forward to another good game against Charleston.”

— Monte Lee, South Carolina Head Coach

What’s next

After this game, the Gamecocks will hit the road to take on Missouri in a weekend SEC series beginning on Thursday.

The takeaway

This midweek matchup against the College of Charleston provides the Gamecocks with an opportunity to build momentum heading into their crucial SEC series against Missouri. A strong performance from the pitching staff and continued offensive production from players like Will Craddock could set South Carolina up for success on the road.