The Knights of UCF edged out the Wildcats of Kansas State 10-6 in a tightly contested baseball contest that unfolded under the Florida sun.
A five-run seventh inning turned the tide, with Stephen Chucka delivering a three-run double that sparked a surge of momentum for the home side.
K-State answered with power, as AJ Evasco launched a solo homer in the third and Bear Madliak added a two-run blast later in the game.
UCF’s bats were relentless, as John Smith III and Landon Moran each collected three hits, fueling the offense alongside contributions from Cadyn Karl and Jordan Lodise.
On the mound, Kevin Schoneboom earned the victory in relief, while Miles Smith took the loss for the Wildcats; Tazwell Butler limited the Knights to three runs over five solid innings.
Series momentum
The win pushed UCF ahead in the all-time series against K-State, a milestone that underscores the growing rivalry and sets the stage for future matchups.
Beyond the scoreboard, the game highlighted a broader trend: K-State has homered in 38 of 52 contests this season, amassing 80 long balls that rank fourth in the program’s history.