College of Charleston (25-26, 10-14 Colonial) vs. William & Mary (21-29, 10-14 Colonial) Thursday, May 14, 2026 – 6 p.m. CofC Baseball Stadium at Patriots Point – Mount Pleasant, S.C. Weather: 74 degrees, rain likely

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (Interstat) — Two teams separated by a half-game in the Colonial Athletic Association standings open a critical three-game series Thursday night at Patriots Point, with the College of Charleston Cougars hosting the William & Mary Tribe in a matchup that could have postseason implications.

The Cougars (25-26, 10-14) hold a slight edge over the Tribe (21-29, 10-14) in the conference standings, but both clubs enter the series reeling from midweek road losses. William & Mary fell 14-9 at Duke on Tuesday, while Charleston dropped a 9-5 decision at Georgia Southern.

The weather forecast calls for rain at first pitch, with temperatures hovering around 74 degrees, potentially impacting the start of a series that carries significant weight for both programs.

Players to watch

William & Mary outfielder Charlie Iriotakis has been streaky but dangerous. In Tuesday’s loss at Duke, the right fielder went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, rebounding from an 0-for-5 showing two days earlier. Over his last 10 games, Iriotakis is hitting .333 with a home run and nine RBIs, including a 3-for-5, six-RBI performance against Towson on May 10. His production at the top of the order will be critical against a Charleston pitching staff that has been inconsistent.

For the Cougars, right-hander Alex Lyon has emerged as a reliable arm out of the bullpen. In three of his last four appearances, Lyon has thrown at least 2 2/3 scoreless innings, including a 3 1/3-inning, zero-hit, zero-earned-run outing at Georgia Southern on Tuesday. The sophomore also faced William & Mary on April 17, tossing 3 1/3 innings of one-run relief in a 16-10 Charleston victory.

Recent history

The teams met in Williamsburg from April 17-19, with Charleston taking two of three. The Cougars won the opener 16-10 and shut out the Tribe 4-0 in the finale, while William & Mary salvaged a 7-5 victory in the middle game. The Cougars outscored the Tribe 25-17 in that series.

Projected outlook

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-5 victory for College of Charleston, a margin that reflects the narrow gap between the two clubs. Both teams will play again Friday and Saturday at Patriots Point before concluding the regular season.

First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m., weather permitting.