Catawba Baseball Dominates Coker in Weekend Series

Indians cruise to lopsided victories in first two games of South Atlantic Conference matchup

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:20pm

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Catawba's baseball team had a dominant weekend on the road, crushing Coker 22-7 in the series opener and then routing the Cobras 14-1 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Indians pounded out 14 hits and drew 16 walks in the first game, while Brandon Crabtree and Matthew Connolly homered in the second game. Logan Dyer and Jake Dunlap drove in five runs each in the opener, while Dyer, Hunter Atkins, and Ty Hubbard also had big offensive performances over the two games.

Why it matters

Catawba's dominant road performance against a conference opponent demonstrates the team's offensive firepower and ability to win away from home, which will be crucial as they look to contend for the South Atlantic Conference title and a spot in the NCAA Division II tournament.

The details

In the series opener, Catawba scored 22 runs on 14 hits and 16 walks, with Brandon Crabtree hitting a home run. Logan Dyer drove in five runs, while Jake Dunlap also had five RBIs. Colt Wilkins got the win on the mound despite Coker scoring five runs in the second inning. In the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, Crabtree and Connolly both homered, while Dyer had a double, triple, and three RBIs. Parker Lakey earned the win on the mound as the game was stopped after eight innings due to the mercy rule.

  • The series opener was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The first game of Saturday's doubleheader was played on March 29, 2026.

The players

Brandon Crabtree

A Catawba baseball player who hit home runs in both games of the series.

Logan Dyer

A Catawba baseball player who had a huge offensive performance, driving in five runs in the series opener and adding a double, triple, and three RBIs in the first game of the doubleheader.

Jake Dunlap

A Catawba baseball player who drove in five runs in the series opener.

Colt Wilkins

The Catawba pitcher who earned the win in the series opener despite Coker scoring five runs in the second inning.

Matthew Connolly

A Catawba baseball player who hit a home run in the first game of the doubleheader.

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What they’re saying

“We came out swinging the bats really well this weekend and our pitching staff did a great job of keeping us in the games. It was a total team effort and we're excited to keep this momentum going as we continue conference play.”

— Brandon Crabtree, Catawba Baseball Player

What’s next

Catawba will look to complete the series sweep on Sunday when they face Coker again.

The takeaway

Catawba's dominant offensive performances and ability to win convincingly on the road against a conference opponent demonstrate the team's potential to contend for the South Atlantic Conference title and earn a spot in the NCAA Division II tournament.