The Wofford College Terriers baseball team kicked off their 2026 season in dominant fashion over opening weekend, sweeping Mercyhurst University (an NCAA Division I program in the Northeast Conference) in a three-game series at Russell C. King Field in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Terriers outscored the Lakers 35-3 across the weekend, showcasing explosive offense, aggressive base running, and strong pitching to start the year 3-0. This marks the third straight season Wofford has opened with a sweep featuring 30+ runs.

Friday, February 13 – Game 1: Wofford 12, Mercyhurst 2 (7 innings)
The season opener saw Wofford trail early (down 2-1 after Mercyhurst scored in the second and third innings) but explode for an 11-run sixth inning to secure a run-rule victory. Kenny Michaels earned the win, throwing six innings with four hits allowed, two runs, nine strikeouts (a career high), and no walks. Niko Brini led the offense with three hits (including a double), four RBI, one run, and two stolen bases. Keeton Burroughs and Ben Timblin each added two stolen bases. The Terriers tallied 10 hits and capitalized on timely hitting and speed.

Saturday, February 14 – Doubleheader
The Terriers completed the sweep with two convincing seven-inning wins:

• Game 1: Wofford 10, Mercyhurst 0 (shutout)
• Game 2: Wofford 13, Mercyhurst 1

The doubleheader highlighted Wofford’s depth, with strong pitching limiting Mercyhurst and the offense continuing to produce in bunches. Harrison Campi stood out across the series with seven RBI and the team’s lone home run. Keeton Burroughs went 4-for-7 with two walks and two RBI in the weekend’s games.

Star Player Highlights from Opening Weekend

• Niko Brini (OF): A senior standout, Brini was a key catalyst with multiple hits, RBI production, and speed (including two steals in Game 1). His performance built on a strong 2025 season where he hit .304 with team-leading triples and stolen bases.
• Harrison Campi (SS): Drove in seven runs over the three games and provided power with Wofford’s only home run in the series.
• Keeton Burroughs (DH/OF): Consistent at the plate (4-for-7 in the doubleheader portion) with walks, RBI, and two steals in Game 1—showing his all-around threat.
• Pitching notes: Kenny Michaels (Game 1 win) and Alec Bouchard (Game 1 of doubleheader) anchored the staff with quality starts and strikeouts.

This sweep provided an ideal tune-up for the Terriers as they head into a challenging midweek matchup against South Carolina on Tuesday, February 17 (at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg). The dominant start has generated positive buzz, with observers noting Wofford’s readiness for Southern Conference play later in the spring.

Overall, opening weekend was a statement for the Terriers, blending power hitting, speed on the bases, and pitching efficiency to build momentum for the rest of the 2026 campaign.