No. 4 Auburn eliminates UCF with 9-3 victory in Auburn Regional

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No. 4 Auburn eliminates UCF with 9-3 victory in Auburn Regional
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No. 4 Auburn defeated UCF 9-3 in an elimination game at the Auburn Regional on June 1, 2026. After a series of weather delays, UCF closed the gap to 4-3 with a solo home run from Zak Skinner in the sixth inning. Auburn responded with five unanswered runs to secure the win. UCF's season ends, marking their second NCAA Tournament appearance in three years under head coach Rich Wallace, with a notable third-place finish in the Big 12 standings.

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  • Auburn scores five runs after leading 4-3.
  • Zak Skinner hits a solo homer for UCF.
  • UCF finishes the season with 19 Big 12 wins.
  • UCF places third in the Big 12 standings.
  • This marks UCF's second NCAA appearance in three seasons.
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