The night air at the NCAA Tournament venue was thick with anticipation as Florida State took on Coastal Carolina in a high‑stakes elimination game.
Florida State entered the contest down 1-0, knowing that a loss would end their tournament run, while a win would set up a potential matchup with the victor of the Northern Illinois–St. John’s game on Sunday.
Ejection Sparks Tension
In the third inning, third base coach Ty Megahee erupted at the umpire over a strikeout call, a dispute that quickly led to his ejection from the game.
The dismissal added a layer of drama to an already tense contest, as the Seminoles fought to rally their players and keep their championship hopes alive.
Midway through the inning, a sudden rain delay forced the teams off the field, pausing the action and heightening the pressure on both sides as they awaited a decision on whether play would resume.
Despite the interruption, Florida State remained focused, hoping to seize any opportunity the delayed game might present, while the ultimate winner of the matchup was slated to face the survivor of the Northern Illinois–St. John’s contest in the next round.