Gators fall to Troy, setting up rematch in NCAA Regionals
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Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Florida Gators lost 16-11 to Troy on Sunday, leading to a decisive rematch scheduled for Monday evening in the NCAA Regionals. The game featured an explosive offensive display by the Trojans, who recorded 17 hits and set a school record for runs against an SEC opponent. Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan is now evaluating pitching options after the team struggled to contain Troy's bats. Despite a home run surge from Cade Kurland, the Gators could not overcome the Trojans' dominant sixth inning, where they scored nine runs. The loser of the upcoming game will be eliminated from the tournament.
- •Troy scored 16 runs, setting a school record for runs against an SEC team.
- •Florida's Liam Peterson allowed nine earned runs before being replaced.
- •Cade Kurland hit a grand slam for Florida late in the game.
- •A rematch is set for Monday at 6 p.m. in Gainesville.
- •The game is a winner-take-all scenario for advancement in the postseason.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Gators’ season ends with early NCAA Tournament exit against Troy
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Gators fall to Troy to force winner-take-all rematch in NCAA Regional
"GAINESVILLE — Florida’s baseball season did not just come to an unceremonious conclusion against Troy, it unraveled amid a collapse of the Gators’ pitching staff and an offensive no-show during Monday night’s deciding game in the NCAA Regionals. Kevin O’Sullivan’s team entered the tournament as the No. 8 national seed and positioned to host the school’s first Super Regional since 2023 in the ...
"GAINESVILLE — After a record-setting night at the plate against Miami on Saturday, Florida was buried by an offensive avalanche Sunday evening against Troy. The Trojans’ 16-11 victory forced a winner-take-all rematch at 6 p.m. Monday in the NCAA Regionals and left Gators’ coach Kevin O’Sullivan searching for pitching options. O’Sullivan did not name a starter for Monday. He said that if ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:15 AMGators’ season ends with early NCAA Tournament exit against Troy
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s baseball season did not just come to an unceremonious conclusion against Troy, it unraveled amid a collapse of the Gators’ pitching staff and an offensive no-show during Monday night’s deciding game in the NCAA Regionals. Kevin O’Sullivan’s team entered the tournament as the No. 8 national seed and positioned to host the school’s first Super Regional since 2023 in the ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 1:37 AMGators fall to Troy to force winner-take-all rematch in NCAA Regional
GAINESVILLE — After a record-setting night at the plate against Miami on Saturday, Florida was buried by an offensive avalanche Sunday evening against Troy. The Trojans’ 16-11 victory forced a winner-take-all rematch at 6 p.m. Monday in the NCAA Regionals and left Gators’ coach Kevin O’Sullivan searching for pitching options. O’Sullivan did not name a starter for Monday. He said that if ...
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