Weather Forces Suspension of Opening Game
A sudden downpour forced officials to halt the No. 10‑seed Florida State Seminoles' NCAA Regional contest against Coastal Carolina after 4.0 innings of play. The game, originally slated for Saturday, will pick up on Sunday at 11 a.m. ET at Dick Howser Stadium, where the Seminoles currently lead 2‑1.
Fans who purchased tickets for the Saturday session will be admitted to the resumed game simply by presenting their original tickets, a measure designed to streamline entry while preserving the integrity of the event.
The Seminoles struck first in the fifth inning when junior third baseman Cal Fisher launched a go‑ahead home run, shifting momentum in their favor. Junior left‑handed starter Wes Mendes had already delivered a strong outing, tossing four innings while allowing just one run on two hits, striking out eight and walking one.
Redshirt senior catcher Nathan Cmeyla tied the contest at 1‑1 with a two‑out RBI double earlier in the fourth, and junior right‑hander Brodie Purcell followed with a flawless 1‑2‑3 fifth inning that kept Coastal Carolina at bay.
Regional Schedule and Next Matchups
After the FSU‑Coastal game concludes, Northern Illinois will square off against St. John's in the winner’s‑bracket showdown at 2 p.m. Later that evening, Game five of the Tallahassee Regional — pitting the winner of the resumed contest against the loser of the winner’s‑bracket game — will be played at 6 p.m.
All‑session tickets are currently on sale through Seminoles.com/Tickets, with individual game tickets becoming available each morning at 10 a.m. The action will be carried live on the ESPN family of networks and ESPN+, ensuring nationwide visibility.
Fans can also follow every pitch, hit and steal via live stats on NCAA.com, while the FSU Gameday App and Seminoles.com provide global streaming access. Coverage is further amplified on the Seminole Sports Network on WFLA 100.7 FM and across social platforms — @FSUBaseball on Twitter/X and Facebook, and @NoleBaseball on Instagram.
Beyond the field, the regional tournament showcases a blend of storied programs: Florida State University, Coastal Carolina University, Northern Illinois University and St. John's University, each represented by their official websites — seminoles.com, coastal.edu, niu.edu and stjohns.edu — to keep supporters informed and engaged.