Florida State baseball faces Northern Illinois in Tallahassee Regional matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Florida State is set to play Northern Illinois at approximately 7:15 p.m. ET today in the Tallahassee Regional, aiming to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. After an upset loss to St. John's, the Seminoles advanced by defeating Coastal Carolina 2-1. Northern Illinois, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 44 years, has momentum after securing its initial tournament win. The teams have a limited history, with Florida State winning their only previous matchup in 1971.
- •Florida State defeated Coastal Carolina 2-1 to stay alive in the tournament.
- •Northern Illinois lost to St. John's 21-8 in its most recent game.
- •The game marks the second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance for Northern Illinois.
- •Florida State has only faced Northern Illinois once before, winning 7-1 in 1971.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — FSU baseball set to face Northern Illinois with season on the line
"Florida State looks to keep its NCAA Tournament run alive
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