Friday, February 13
Mount Pleasant, S.C.
4:00 PM
College of Charleston
vs
Rutgers
Cougars Begin 2026 Season with Rutgers
2/12/2026 11:55:00 AM | Baseball
Patriots Point Clear Bag Policy // Visitors Guide
MT PLEASANT, S.C. – College of Charleston baseball kicks off the 2026 campaign with a four-game series versus Rutgers, beginning on Friday, Feb. 13.
First pitches from Patriots Point are scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, 1 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. Sunday. All Charleston home games air live on FloCollege.
FIRST PITCH:
SERIES HISTORY:
NEW ADDITIONS TO PATRIOTS POINT GAME DAY EXPERIENCE:
UP NEXT:
Single game tickets are now available for purchase by visiting cofcsports./tickets or by calling the Ticket Office at (843) 953-2632.
For complete coverage of Charleston baseball, follow us on X (@CofCBaseball) and Instagram (@CofC_Baseball).
MT PLEASANT, S.C. – College of Charleston baseball kicks off the 2026 campaign with a four-game series versus Rutgers, beginning on Friday, Feb. 13.
First pitches from Patriots Point are scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, 1 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. Sunday. All Charleston home games air live on FloCollege.
FIRST PITCH:
- Head coach Chad Holbrook named junior Hayden Thomas the 2026 Opening Day starter.
- Thomas made nine starts across 18 total appearances in 2025, posting a 2-1 record with a 4.34 ERA in 56.0 innings of work.
- Charleston is 19-1 on Opening Day since 2006 and a perfect 8-0 under Holbrook.
- Redshirt senior Alex Lyon and graduate Davis Aiken were both named to the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List on Feb. 10. Lyon went 10-1 across 31 relief appearances while Aiken tallied 14 saves for the Cougars in 2025.
- Charleston boasted a league-best seven selections in the Coastal Athletic Association preseason honors. The Cougars were predicted to finish second in the South Division.
SERIES HISTORY:
- CofC faces Rutgers for the first time in program history, joining Illinois as opponents the Cougars have never previously played. 2026 also marks the first time in school history Charleston will play multiple Big Ten opponents in the same campaign.
NEW ADDITIONS TO PATRIOTS POINT GAME DAY EXPERIENCE:
- New to the game day experience this season is your ability to purchase exclusive CofC baseball merchandise at all home games. Located above the first base dugout, fans can secure their shirts, hoodies and hats all season long.
- Along the third base line, the Container allows fans the perfect opportunity for group outings with an outdoor rooftop patio space and lower-level lounge area featuring comfortable seating, high-top tables and a first-class view of Charleston baseball. For more information on The Container availability and pricing, please fill out the request form here.
UP NEXT:
- The Cougars head to Conway to take on College World Series Runner Up Coastal Carolina in the first midweek of the campaign on Tuesday, Feb. 17. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. from Springs Brooks Stadium with the game airing live on ESPN+.
Single game tickets are now available for purchase by visiting cofcsports./tickets or by calling the Ticket Office at (843) 953-2632.
For complete coverage of Charleston baseball, follow us on X (@CofCBaseball) and Instagram (@CofC_Baseball).
Players Mentioned
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Wednesday, February 11
Charleston Men's Basketball Post Game Press Conference vs. UNCW (2/9/26)
Tuesday, February 10
2026 Charleston Baseball Season Preview with Coach Chad Holbrook
Monday, February 09
Charleston Women's Basketball Post Game Press Conference vs. UNCW (2/6/26)
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