MOBILE, Ala. - South Alabama kicks off its 2026 campaign with a three game set against USC-Upstate at Stanky Field.

Opening day is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. first pitch on Friday night, followed by a 2:00 p.m. start on Saturday. The series finale on Sunday is slated for 1:00 p.m., and is subject to change with potential inclement weather forecasted this opening weekend.

SERIES HISTORY
This weekend marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
The Spartans open the 2026 season coming off a program historic 2025 season, where they landed an NCAA postseason appearance in the Clemson Regional after claiming the Big South Conference crown. They return a First Team All-American (NABCA/Rawlings), who is entering his fifth year and fourth season at Upstate.

PITCHING PROBABLES & LIVE ACTION SOURCES
Friday: SportsTalk 99.5
South Alabama - Mitchell Heer, RHP (2025 All-SBC)
USC-Upstate - Chris Torres, LHP
 

Saturday: SportsTalk 99.5

South Alabama - Max Miller, LHP (Tr. - Pearl River CC)

USC-Upstate - Brent Stukes, RHP
 

Sunday: ESPN+, SportsTalk 99.5

South Alabama - Daniel Gonzalez, RHP (Tr. - ULM)

USC-Upstate - Max Bianchini

PRIMARY THREADS

• 26 new Jaguars shape the 2026 roster, with a mix of both everyday bats and starter and reliever arms. 

• 20 of the 26 are transfers - nine JUCO products and 11 by way of the portal.

• South Alabama will debut their white, purple and gold Mardi Gras uniforms on Sunday in the series finale.

• South Alabama has won their last four consecutive season openers, all in comeback fashion, most recently with a 5-2 victory over SIUE in 2025.

FOLLOW THE JAGS
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