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After a six-run eighth rally by Rider, Florida answered with clutch hits from Cade Kurland and Matt Leahy, culminating in Brendan Lawson’s walk‑off single that sealed an 8‑7 victory.
The No. 8 Gators, boasting a .324 team average and 32 homers over their last dozen games, will face Rider, a team that has won eight of its past ten, in the Gainesville Regional on May 2. The game is set for a 1 p.m. ET start and will be available on ESPN+.
Florida, the No. 8 national seed, will host Rider in the Gainesville Regional on May 29. The game, streamed on ESPN+ at 1 p.m. ET, features projected starters Russell Sandefer and PJ Craig.
Florida baseball begins its 18th straight NCAA Regional appearance against Rider, with key pitcher Russell Sandefer returning from a recent injury, while weather forecasts call for heavy rain that could reshape the tournament.
The Florida Gators secure a top‑eight national seed and hosting rights for the Gainesville Regional, setting the stage for a high‑stakes tournament that could deliver their first Super Regional since 2023.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament begins on May 29, and Baseball America is rolling out previews for all 64 teams, highlighting key storylines from Florida’s ace rotation to Rider’s reliance on pitcher PJ Craig.
From UCLA’s favorable Los Angeles bracket to Nebraska’s grueling Lincoln regional, the latest analysis breaks down the 16 NCAA baseball regionals, highlighting key matchups, home‑run powerhouses and potential upsets.
The Hurricanes aim to repeat their recent Super Regional success, facing Florida, Troy and Rider in a competitive regional schedule.
The 2026 tournament brackets reveal a mix of seasoned SEC juggernauts, mid‑major upstarts, and unexpected slumps, setting the stage for a dramatic battle for the national title.
Rider University’s baseball team captured its fifth MAAC championship, defeating Fairfield 6‑1 and advancing to face Florida in the NCAA Regional
Florida’s strong offense and favorable matchups position it as the favorite to win the Gainesville Regional and advance to the super‑regional next weekend.
Rider University captured its fifth Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Baseball Championship, defeating Fairfield University in a two‑game series that featured a dramatic comeback and a decisive shutout.
Rider and Fairfield move into the winner's bracket while Marist rallies to a 13‑8 victory, keeping the tournament wide open.