Jacksonville Baseball entered the 2026 ASUN Championship with the No.5 seed, a reflection of a 29‑24 overall record and a 16‑14 conference slate that placed the Dolphins fifth in the final seeding.
Opening Round Matchup
The Dolphins will open postseason play on Tuesday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at Melching Field at Conrad Park in DeLand, Florida, against the No.7 seed Austin Peay. The venue, located in the heart of Florida’s baseball corridor, will host the first single‑elimination round before the tournament shifts to a double‑elimination format.
The winner of that game is slated to meet the No.4 seed North Alabama on Wednesday, adding a layer of urgency to the opening contest.
Recent Form and Historical Context
Jacksonville’s recent performances have been encouraging. The team limited No.3 seed FGCU to just six runs across a three‑game series, completing a 4‑2 season set, and the Dolphins also secured a series opener against Stetson.
The last meeting between the two clubs came in the 2025 ASUN Championship, where Austin Peay posted a 9‑1 victory, giving the Governors an 8‑5 all‑time advantage in the series.
Five current Dolphins — Clayton Hodges, Nick DeLisi, Cade Hentz, Conner Spelman and Scout Updike — were part of that 2025 matchup, underscoring continuity in the roster as the team looks to reverse the earlier loss.
Looking Ahead
Beyond the immediate opponent, the schedule will also feature contests in Jacksonville, Florida, and a historic venue in Clarksville, Tennessee, where the sport’s roots run deep. The team’s ability to perform in those environments will be a key indicator of its postseason potential.