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Indiana State to compete against West Virginia at 2027 Orlando Baseball Classic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:47 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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Summary

Indiana State University will face West Virginia, Central Florida, and Pittsburgh at the inaugural 2027 Orlando Baseball Classic set for February 26-28, 2027, in Kissimmee, Florida. The round-robin tournament will be hosted at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Stadium. ISU's inclusion comes after they finished as runners-up in the Missouri Valley Conference, having an overall record of 30-27 last season. The event features teams that reached the NCAA Tournament last season, enhancing its competitive value. ISU coach Tracy Archuleta expressed gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing the chance for player development against strong teams.

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Key Details

•Tournament scheduled for February 26-28, 2027.
•Includes teams West Virginia, Central Florida, and Pittsburgh.
•ISU finished 30-27 last season, MVC runners-up.
•Hosted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Stadium.
•Opportunity for fans and alumni to support ISU baseball.

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12:47 AMYahoo Sports — ISU to face CWS qualifier West Viriginia at '27 Orlando Baseball Classic

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Indiana State gets a strong boost to its nonconference baseball schedule early next season. The Sycamores will face College World Series qualifier West Virginia, NCAA regional qualifier Central Florida and Pittsburgh at the inaugural 2027 Orlando Baseball Classic Feb. 26-28 in Florida. The six-team round-robin tournament will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Stadium ...
— Yahoo Sports

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