The NCAA baseball tournament’s regional showdown at Plainsman Park kicked off at 3 p.m. on May 31, pitting the UCF Knights against the Auburn Tigers in an elimination contest that could send the victor to the championship series against Milwaukee.
UCF struck first when DeAmez Ross launched a leadoff home run, and Roman Kimball followed with a perfect first inning, setting a 2‑0 lead before the weather intervened.
Weather delay and live updates
A sudden thunderstorm rolled over the field, halting play and prompting the Daytona Beach News-Journal to issue live updates to fans tracking the game’s status.
How to watch
Fans can watch the remainder of the match on ESPN2, with streaming also available through ESPN+ and Fubo, giving viewers multiple ways to follow the action.
Auburn’s pitching staff enters the game ranked fourth nationally with a 3.45 ERA, a statistic that adds a layer of intrigue to the matchup and highlights the stakes for both programs.
Key figures to watch include UCF’s DeAmez Ross and Roman Kimball, as well as Auburn’s veteran relievers such as Mark Neely, Gregg Olson and Chris Vinel, each of whom could shift momentum.
The game’s outcome will reverberate beyond the diamond, influencing regional seeding and offering a preview of the talent that will shape next season’s rosters.