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From February 26 to 28, UCF and five other NCAA programs will compete in the first Orlando Baseball Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports, offering fans a blend of high‑level play and Disney attractions.
Andrea Parisi, a redshirt freshman wide receiver for the 2026 UCF Knights, brings an international background and limited game experience, positioning him for a peripheral role, likely confined to the season‑opening matchup against Bethune‑Cookman.
Stanford announced the hiring of Steven Key, a coach with more than 20 years of experience across the WNBA, Europe and college ranks, to replace Katy Steding, who is set to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
UCF announced a three‑year contract extension for head coach Johnny Dawkins, raising his annual pay to $2.5 million and adding incentives that could push earnings higher, while he remains the Big 12’s lowest‑paid coach.
UCF baseball learns its NCAA Auburn Regional assignment during a celebratory pool party, entering as the No. 2 seed and aiming for a historic College World Series appearance.
The University of Central Florida will travel to Nashville on November 20, 2026, to face Vanderbilt in what promises to be a landmark game for the program.
The University of Central Florida baseball program finished 2025 with a 29‑26 record, led the Big 12 in several offensive and pitching categories, and drafted five players, setting the stage for a 2026 campaign aimed at reclaiming an NCAA Tournament berth.