No. 9 Miami 10, No. 1 Florida 9 (13) (boxscore)
In Gainesville, Fla., Miami scored three in the ninth to force extra innings and tallied two in the 13th to even its series at UF. Jordan Butler had a two-run single to highlight a five-run first for the Gators (1-1). UF led 8-3 after six before the Hurricanes (1-1) had single runs in the seventh and eighth to pull within three. In the ninth, Miami scored one run on a hit batsman with the bases full, and two with two away on bases-loaded walks to level the score at 8-8. The Gators got a leadoff walk with the bottom of the ninth but could not advance him. Raymond Gil had an RBI single to spark a two-run 13th for the Hurricanes. UF scored one in the bottom of the frame but stranded two. Tony Jenkins had three hits and three RBI for the victors. Nathan Hickey (HR, 2 R) and Josh Rivera (2 2B) both had three hits and two RBI for the Gators.
No. 12 Arkansas 13, No. 3 Texas Tech 9 (boxscore)
In Arlington, Texas, Braydon Webb had a two-run single to highlight a five-run ninth as Arkansas rallied past TTU as the SEC completed a three-game sweep over the Big 12 on Day 1 of the State Farm College Baseball Showdown. Jalen Battles went 3 for 5 with a double, two runs and three RBI for the Razorbacks (1-0). Elijah Trest (3.0 IP, 2 H, R, BB, 4 K) earned the win. Braxton Fulford homered and knocked in three for the Red Raiders (0-1).
UConn 10, No. 10 Virginia 9 (boxscore)
In Charlottesville, Va., Chris Brown knocked in three while Christian Fedko had four hits and three runs as UConn outscored UVa to even the series. Brown had a two-run single in the fourth to snap a scoreless tie. After a bases-clearing double by Zack Gelof gave the Cavaliers (1-1) the lead in the fifth, Brown was hit by a pitch with the bases full to spark a four-run sixth as the Huskies (1-1) went up 6-3. An RBI single by Brown in the seventh put the visitors up 7-3 before UVa tied it with four in the bottom of the frame. Fedko had a run-scoring single in the eighth to put UConn ahead for good and added an RBI double in the ninth to put the Huskies on top 10-7 before the Cavs added a pair of unearned runs in the bottom of the ninth.
No. 7 Mississippi State 8, No. 13 Texas 3 (boxscore)
In Arlington, Texas, Landon Sims fanned 10 in four perfect innings of relief as MSU downed Texas in the season opener for each team. Sims (1-0) entered in the fifth with the bases loaded and none out. He struck out the side to squash the rally. Luke Hancock (3 for 4, 2 R) and Jordan Rowdey both homered and knocked in two for the Bulldogs (1-0). Ivan Melendez (2 for 2, 2 R, 2 RBI) had a double and a homer for the Longhorns (0-1).
No. 5 Ole Miss 7, No. 15 TCU 3 (boxscore)
In Arlington, Texas, Peyton Chatagnier had two hits and three RBI, and Ben Van Cleve added two hits, two RBI and a run as Ole Miss topped TCU at the State Farm College Baseball Showdown. Taylor Broadway closed with four scoreless innings, one hit and five strikeouts for the Rebels (1-0), who scored four times in the second and pulled away with three runs in the final three innings. Luke Boyers went 2 for 4 with a run for the Horned Frogs (0-1).
Ball State 8, No. 16 Arizona 7 (11) (boxscore)
In Tucson, Ariz., BSU scored four in the eighth and Ross Messina drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th to even the series at UA. Noah Navarro had three hits to lead the offense for the Cardinals (1-1). John Baker (2 H, 3 BB, 7 K) hurled four scoreless innings to earn the win. Ryan Holgate (2 H, 2 R) homered and drove in three for the Wildcats (1-1).
UNF 7, No. 17 Florida State 4 (boxscore)
In Tallahassee, Fla., Robbie Scott had a two-run double as part of a six-run third inning, and Alex Kachler went 3 for 4 with two runs and an RBI as UNF knocked off Florida State. Max McKinley tossed three innings with four hits and one earned run to pick up the win for the Ospreys (1-0), and Brandon Reitz posted his first save with a scoreless ninth and two strikeouts. Matheu Nelson ripped a three-run homer for the Seminoles (0-1).
Eastern Kentucky 9, No. 19 Georgia Tech 6 (boxscore)
In Atlanta, Brent Lovell belted a three-run homer in the fifth as EKU evened its series at GT. Lovell’s blast gave the visitors a 6-1 lead. Logan Thomason went 2 for 4 with two walks and three runs for the Colonels (1-1). Will Brian tossed two hitless innings with one walk and two strikeouts to earn his first save. Drew Compton went 3 for 4 with a homer and two RBI for the Yellow Jackets (1-1).
No. 2 UCLA 8, San Francisco 2 (boxscore)
In Los Angeles, Jesse Bergin tossed 6.2 scoreless innings as UCLA evened its series with USF. Bergin allowed one hit, walked one and struck out six. Kevin Kendall had three hits and two RBI, while Matt McLain and Mikey Perez each had two doubles and one RBI for the Bruins (1-1). Jacob Munoz went 2 for 2 with a double, a run and an RBI for the Dons (1-1).
No. 6 Louisville 5, Bellarmine 1 (boxscore)
In Louisville, Ky., Cameron Masterman homered in the second to snap a 1-1 tie and spark a three-run second as UL beat BU. Dalton Rushing (1 for 2, 2 BB, 2 R) also went deep for the Cardinals (1-0). Glenn Albanese (5.0 IP, 4 H, R, 7 K) was the starter and winner. Chris Gambert had an RBI double in the first for the Knights (0-1).
No. 8 LSU 6, Air Force 1 (boxscore)
In Baton Rouge, La., Zach Arnold went 2 for 5 with a homer, two runs and two RBI as LSU defeated Air Force. Tre’ Morgan also knocked in two for the Tigers (1-0). Jaden Hill (4.0 IP, 3 H, 5 K) earned the victory. Braydon Altorfer had three hits for the Falcons (0-1).
No. 11 UCSB 9, Santa Clara 6 (boxscore)
In Santa Barbara, Calif., McClain O’Connor had a triple and three RBI as UCSB leveled its series with SCU. The Gauchos (1-1) erased a 3-0 deficit with four in the fourth and added four more in the fifth. Broc Mortensen and Mason Eng both knocked in two, while Nick Vogt, Christian Kirtly and Cole Cummings each had two hits and two runs. Jason Dicochea went 2 for 4 with three RBI for the Broncos (1-1).
No. 18 East Carolina 7, Rhode Island 1 (boxscore)
In Greenville, N.C., Connor Norby went 3 for 4 with four RBI, and Jake Kuchmaner allowed two hits and struck out three in five scoreless innings as East Carolina claimed its series with Rhode Island. Seth Caddell hit a solo homer and scored twice, and Thomas Francisco also scored twice for the Pirates (2-0). Sonny Ulliana had two of the four hits for the Rams (0-2).
No. 20 South Carolina 12, Dayton 5 (boxscore)
In Columbia, S.C., Wes Clarke went 3 for 5 with two homers, three runs and five RBI as South Carolina homered five times and broke from a 6-5 game with two runs in the seventh and four in the eighth. Clarke hit a solo shot in the first and a three-run shot to center in the eighth, two of the five homers for the Gamecocks (2-0). Braylen Wimmer went 2 for 2 with a homer, two runs and two RBI for South Carolina. Riley Tirotta had a three-run homer for the Flyers (0-2).
San Diego State 19, San Diego 18 (10) (boxscore)
In San Diego, in a game that lasted seven minutes shy of five hours, Mike Jarvis scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning as San Diego State outlasted San Diego for its second win over its crosstown rival. Jaden Fein went 3 for 5 with four RBI, Brian Leonhardt went 2 for 4 with two runs and three RBI and Caden Miller added two hits and three RBI for the Aztecs (2-0), who built a 10-5 lead after two innings but had to rally from a 17-12 deficit in the seventh inning. Jacob Cruce (2 for 5, 3 R, 2 RBI) and Fein had two-run singles in the seventh as SDSU closed to 17-16. Tre Brown tossed 2.1 scoreless innings to post the win. Adam Lopez went 2 for 3 with a homer and five RBI, Thomas Luevano went 3 for 5 with a homer, three runs and three RBI and Shane McGuire added two hits, two runs and three RBI for the Toreros (0-2).
Florida Atlantic 20, UCF 15 (boxscore)
In Boca Raton, Fla., Caleb Pendleton had grand slams in his first two collegiate at-bats, both coming in a 12-run second, as FAU outscored UCF. B.J. Murray (2 for 6, 3 R, 4 RBI) and Nolan Schanuel (2 for 5, 3 R, 2 RBI) also went deep for the Owls (2-0). Ben McCabe had two doubles and a homer with eight RBI for the Knights (0-2).
Xavier 10-2, Texas A&M 6-0 (G1 boxscore) (G2 boxscore)
In College Station, Texas, Nick Zwack tossed five hitless innings in the nightcap as XU completed a doubleheader sweep at TAMU. Zwack (1-0) walked three and struck out eight. Jonathan Kelly worked the final two frames to record the save. Jonathan Kelly had a two-run dinger in the fourth for the Musketeers (2-0). Austin Bost had two of the three hits for the Aggies (0-2). In the opener, Luke Franzoni homered twice and knocked in three as XU rallied from a 5-1 deficit after two. Will Frizzell drove in a pair for TAMU.
Duke 12, Coastal Carolina 4 (boxscore)
In Conway, S.C., RJ Schreck went 3 for 4 with a run and three RBI, and Chris Crabtree added a two-run homer as Duke overpowered Coastal Carolina. Joey Loperfido had two hits, an RBI and four runs, and Wil Hoyle added two doubles and two runs as the Blue Devils put up multiple numbers in all six innings they scored. Nick Lucky went 2 for 3 with a solo homer and two runs for the Chanticleers.
Samford 5, UT Martin 4 (boxscore)
In Birmingham, Ala., pinch-hitter Colton Ledbetter had an RBI double, and Taylor Garris followed with an RBI single as Samford scored twice in the bottom of the eighth to overcome UT Martin and give coach Casey Dunn his 500th win.