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USA Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida baseball falls just short in final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll top 25 of 2025
The 2025 college baseball campaign is officially in the books following the completion of the College World Series on Sunday, in which the LSU Tigers prevailed over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in two games. Following the official end of the season, the final edition of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll was released, with those two teams at the top of the rankings in their respective spots. But one may ask, "Where did the Florida Gators finish?" Just to recap, Kevin O'Sullivan's squad, which endured a rollercoaster ride of both success and futility this past spring, finished the campaign with a 39-22 overall record and an even 15-15 mark in Southeastern Conference play. They made it just two games deep into the SEC Tournament, getting knocked out by the Ole Miss Rebels in the second round before losing two of three — both to the East Carolina Pirates — in the Conway Regional, marking the end of this year's run. As a result, the Orange and Blue finished just outside of the Coaches Poll top 25 with a de facto No. 26 ranking thanks to 85 votes. The conference had eight member schools among the top 25 and four others, including Florida, that earned votes. Take a look at the full final rankings below. Final 2025 College Baseball USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Schools Dropped Out No. 18 Florida; No. 20 Alabama; No. 21 Northeastern; No. 22 Dallas Baptist; No. 23 Kansas; No. 25 TCU; Others Receiving Votes Florida 85; Alabama 73; Northeastern 55; Dallas Baptist 53; Oklahoma 28; Wake Forest 24; TCU 22; Kansas 18; Virginia 14; North Carolina State 14; East Carolina 14; Western Kentucky 12; Oklahoma State 12; Mississippi State 11; Creighton 11; USC 9; Austin Peay 4; Arizona State 4; East Tennessee State 3; Troy 2; Cincinnati 2; Little Rock 1; Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Florida vs East Carolina in Conway Regionals: Time, TV channel, Streaming
How to watch Florida vs East Carolina in Conway Regionals: Time, TV channel, Streaming Florida baseball opens up its journey to the College World Series on Friday against the East Carolina Pirates in the Conway Regional of the NCAA Tournament. If you want to catch the clay diamond action live on TV or live stream, we have all the details you need to know just below. The Gators are the second seed out of four teams in the bracket, having amassed a 38-20 record up to this point. It has been a rollercoaster season for the Orange and Blue, which won its first 12 games before collapsing at the start of SEC play with a 1-11 mark. Kevin O'Sullivan's team rallied in the final leg of the campaign to seize a postseason spot. The Pirates are 33-25 entering the contest and have won four straight, earning the American Athletic Conference Championship in the process. East Carolina is the No. 3 seed in the regional. Watch Florida vs East Carolina in the Conway Regionals live on Fubo (free trial) Here's how to watch Florida vs East Carolina in the Conway Regionals today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information: What channel is Florida vs East Carolina on today? TV Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Livestream: Fubo (free trial) Florida vs East Carolina in the Conway Regionals will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. Richard Cross and Todd Walker will call the game from the booth at Spring Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Florida vs East Carolina time today Date: Friday, May 30 Friday, May 30 Start time: Noon ET The Florida vs East Carolina game starts at noon ET from Spring Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Athletic predicts Florida baseball's Conway Regional outcome
The Athletic predicts Florida baseball's Conway Regional outcome Florida baseball opens up its endeavor to earn the 2025 College World Series title on Friday as the second seed in the Conway Regional following a season that saw some significant ups and downs en route to a postseason bid. The Gators opened up the spring with 11 straight wins before back-to-back losses to the Miami Hurricanes and UCF Knights, respectively, in non-conference play. Kevin O'Sullivan's team would win the next five games, but everything changed once the Southeastern Conference schedule began. The first dozen games of the SEC slate left the Orange and Blue black and blue, struggling to a 1-11 start against fellow conference foes. However, following a home sweep at the hands of the Vanderbilt Commodores, Florida took the rubber match in the season series against the Florida State Seminoles to start an epic run to end the season. It is worth noting that the team's late-season surge began immediately after the men's basketball team earned its third-ever national championship. Alas, that final push ended short after the Gators lost to the Ole Miss Rebels in the second round of the SEC Tournament, eliminating any chance of hosting a regional. The good news is that O'Sullivan's squad is favored to emerge from the opening bracket — at least The Athletic's Mitch Light feels this way in his college baseball NCAA regional predictions. Take a look below at his breakdown of Florida's regional bracket. Conway Regional Coastal Carolina (13) Florida East Carolina Fairfield "Coastal Carolina is second nationally in ERA (3.29) and third in WHIP (1.19) and OPS against (.648). The Chanticleers are hosting a Regional for the fifth time in program history," Light begins. "For the first time in Kevin O'Sullivan's 18 seasons at Florida, the Gators are not hosting a Regional for the second consecutive season. Florida was a No. 3 seed in the Stillwater Regional last year and advanced to the College World Series," he continues. "East Carolina went 13-14 in the American Athletic Conference, only the fourth time this century the Pirates have had a losing record in league play. But Cliff Godwin's club is back in a Regional, for the seventh consecutive season, after winning the AAC tournament title," Light notes. "Fairfield is 108-23 in the MAAC over the last five years with two Regional appearances. The Stags went 2-2 as a No. 3 seed in the Austin Regional in 2021." Prediction: Florida Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Florida vs Ole Miss in SEC Baseball Tournament: Time, TV channel, stream
How to watch Florida vs Ole Miss in SEC Baseball Tournament: Time, TV channel, stream The 10th-seeded Florida Gators continue their postseason push on Wednesday night against the seventh-seeded Ole Miss Rebels in the second round of the 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament. If you want to watch the game on TV or live stream — or just want to hear it on an audio stream — we have what you are looking for right here. Kevin O'Sullivan's squad earned the opportunity to play against the Rebs in round two thanks to an 11-3 beating of the 15th-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday evening. Mississippi got a first-round bye thanks to a 16-14 finish in SEC play — just one game better than Florida's 15-15. However, Ole Miss won the season series held in Oxford, two games to one. So, who gets to face the second-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament third round? Find out by tuning into the game! Watch Florida vs Ole Miss in SEC Baseball Tournament live on Fubo (free trial) Here's how to watch the Florida vs Ole Miss in the SEC Baseball Tournament game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information: What channel is Florida vs Ole Miss on today? Florida vs Ole Miss will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network in the second round of the 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Florida vs Ole Miss time today Date: Wednesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 21 Start time: 9 p.m. ET The Florida vs Ole Miss game starts at 9 p.m. ET from Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida prevails over South Carolina, advances in SEC Baseball Tournament
Florida prevails over South Carolina, advances in SEC Baseball Tournament The 10th-seeded Florida Gators defeated the 15th-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks in the first round of the 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament on Tuesday evening, 11-3. Florida trailed 1-0 after the first inning but a three-run second inning rally turned the tables on South Carolina, resulting in four straight frames with a runner crossing the plate while the 'Cocks laid gooseeggs on the scoreboard until the eighth. Kevin O'Sullivan's team responded to the late push by their opponent by plating four more runners, leading to the eventual final score. The Orange and Blue left USC's pitching staff black and blue with its offensive assault, seeing seven players get at least one hit while five notched multiple-hit games. Most notable from that pack was designated hitter Ty Evans, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a pair of doubles. Shortstop Bobby Boser brought the boom with a three-run dinger as one of his two hits in four at-bats, which included a walk as well. Aside from Evans and Boser, Florida's multi-hit performances also came from first baseman Brendan Lawson (2-for-5, 2 RBI), catcher Brody Donay (2-for-4, HR, BB) and right fielder Hayden Yost (2-for-4, 2B, HR, BB). Starting pitcher Billy Barlow got into some trouble in the opening frame but rebounded to throw 3 2/3 innings, allowing just an early run on four hits and three walks while striking out two. Blaine Rowland relieved him and gave another 3 2/3, surrendering a pair of runs on six hits — but no walks — and two Ks. Christian Rodriguez tossed the final 1 2/3 frames, keeping the 'Cocks scoreless on just a hit and no walks while striking out two. By the time he came in, the save opportunity was long gone. Next up for Florida baseball The Gators will take on the 7th-seeded Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday, May 21, at 9 p.m. ET inside Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama, for the second round of the 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament. Note that the time has been pushed back to accommodate postponements due to inclement weather. The game will once again be broadcast on the SEC Network and heard on ESPN 98.1FM/850AM WRUF. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
