Florida State University Athletics
Sunday, May 31
Tallahassee, Fla.
7:10 PM
Florida State
40-18
7
vs
4
Northern Illinois
36-19
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 3 |
| Northern Illinois | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
FSU Advances to Regional Final with Dramatic 10th-Inning Win
5/31/2026 11:54:00 PM | Baseball
TALLAHASSEE – A three-run 10th inning propelled the No. 10-seed Florida State baseball team to a dramatic 7-4, comeback win over Northern Illinois and into the regional final of the 2026 NCAA Tallahassee Regional Final on Sunday night at Dick Howser Stadium.
The Seminoles (40-18) trailed 4-3 after seven innings, but tied the game in the eighth and won it with three in the 10th to defeat the Huskies (36-19) in the regional elimination game.
With the victory, Florida State advances to the Regional Final and will play St. John's on Monday. First pitch is at 12 p.m. ET. If FSU, which is 2-1 in the double-elimination event, beats 2-0 SJU, an if-necessary game will be played at 4 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Monday morning at Seminoles.com/Tickets and also will be available in-person at Howser.
Sunday's night's victory was FSU's second win-or-go-home game of the day, after a 2-1 triumph over Coastal Carolina that started on Saturday and finished on Sunday morning.
The Seminoles' three-run, go-ahead 10th inning started with a sacrifice fly by sophomore catcher Hunter Carns, who also scored the tying run in the eighth, and was punctuated by a two-out, two-run home run by senior first baseman Ben Barrett. The homer was Barrett's second in the last four games and comes in his 10th game back in the lineup as a position player after nearly three seasons solely as a pitcher.
Florida State improves to 213-137 all-time in NCAA play, with a 160-64 record in regionals. FSU is 18-2 in regional elimination games at Howser since 2000 and 26-10 all-time in regional elimination games at home. The Seminoles are 10-1 in the last three years overall in the postseason at Howser.
Barrett had a team-high three hits, two RBI and two runs scored to lead the FSU offense that scored seven runs on 11 hits. Seven players had at least a hit, six drove in a run and five scored one run in addition to Barrett's two.
On the mound, junior right-handed reliever Brodie Purcell got the win to improve to 5-2 on the season and 2-0 in the regional. Pitching the final 3.1 innings, he held NIU to one hit with seven strikeouts and a walk as his team tied the game and eventually took the lead.
Purcell followed junior left-handed starter Cooper Whited and junior righty Chris Knier. Whited allowed three runs, one earned, on three hits with three strikeouts and a walk. Knier relieved Whited in the fourth inning and gave up one unearned run on two hits with five strikeouts and one walk in 3.1 innings.
The FSU trio limited Northern Illinois to four runs on six hits.
Batting first as the visiting team, Florida State jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI double by redshirt sophomore right fielder Brody DeLamielleure. The shot down the left-field line scored freshman left fielder John Stuetzer, who led off the game with a double to right-center.
A two-run home run in the bottom of the first with two outs gave Northern Illinois a 2-1 lead.
The Seminoles answered right back with two runs in the second to regain a 3-2 advantage. Back-to-back singles led off the inning, and a groundout scored Barrett to tie the game. With two outs, Stuetzer singled home sophomore shortstop Gabe Fraser.
Whited got a double play in the bottom of the second inning and retired the side in order in the third.
The Huskies tied the game in the fourth on a leadoff home run. Knier relieved Whited with one on and one out. He got an inning-ending double play with the help of a diving catch by junior center fielder Brayden Dowd, doubling off the runner at second.
Knier struck out two in a perfect fifth and struck out the side in the sixth.
NIU took a 4-3 lead in the seventh, scoring an unearned run with two outs.
FSU again immediately responded in the top of the eighth. Carns walked and scored from first on a double to the wall in left-center by redshirt senior designated hitter Nathan Cmeyla.
Purcell struck out the side in the eighth and fanned two in the ninth to leave a runner on second.
In the 10th, Dowd led off the inning with a walk and advanced to third on a single up the middle by DeLamielleure. He scored on a sac fly to center by Carns to give the Seminoles a 5-4 lead. That's the only run they would need, but Barrett added the insurance with his two-run blast over the right-field fence that made it 7-4.
Purcell completed the win with a scoreless 10th, as his final strikeout won it and left a runner on first after a two-out single.
Monday's first game will air live on ESPNU. Fans can listen to every FSU game via the Seminole Sports Network on WFLA 100.7 FM. Each game also is available around the world on the FSU Gameday App and Seminoles.com. Live stats are at NCAA.com. A Regional Central page is at Seminoles.com with direct links to watch, listen and follow along and more. News, notes and behind-the-scenes updates all weekend are available by following and connecting with the team on social media on Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) and Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
2026 NCAA TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Friday, May 29
Game 1: #4 St. John's 6, #1 Florida State 5
Game 2: #3 Northern Illinois 12, #2 Coastal Carolina 10
Saturday, May 30
Game 3: #1 Florida State vs. #2 Coastal Carolina – Suspended to Sunday conclusion
Game 4: #3 Northern Illinois vs. #4 St. John's – Postponed to Sunday
Sunday, May 31
Game 3: #1 Florida State 2, #2 Coastal Carolina 1
Game 4: #4 St. John's 21, #3 Northern Illinois 8
Game 5: #1 Florida State 7, #3 Northern Illinois 4 (10 Inn.)
Monday, June 1
Game 6: #1 Florida State vs. #4 St. John's – 12 p.m.
Game 7: #1 Florida State vs. #4 St. John's – 4 p.m. (If Necessary)
For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
The Seminoles (40-18) trailed 4-3 after seven innings, but tied the game in the eighth and won it with three in the 10th to defeat the Huskies (36-19) in the regional elimination game.
With the victory, Florida State advances to the Regional Final and will play St. John's on Monday. First pitch is at 12 p.m. ET. If FSU, which is 2-1 in the double-elimination event, beats 2-0 SJU, an if-necessary game will be played at 4 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Monday morning at Seminoles.com/Tickets and also will be available in-person at Howser.
Sunday's night's victory was FSU's second win-or-go-home game of the day, after a 2-1 triumph over Coastal Carolina that started on Saturday and finished on Sunday morning.
The Seminoles' three-run, go-ahead 10th inning started with a sacrifice fly by sophomore catcher Hunter Carns, who also scored the tying run in the eighth, and was punctuated by a two-out, two-run home run by senior first baseman Ben Barrett. The homer was Barrett's second in the last four games and comes in his 10th game back in the lineup as a position player after nearly three seasons solely as a pitcher.
Florida State improves to 213-137 all-time in NCAA play, with a 160-64 record in regionals. FSU is 18-2 in regional elimination games at Howser since 2000 and 26-10 all-time in regional elimination games at home. The Seminoles are 10-1 in the last three years overall in the postseason at Howser.
Barrett had a team-high three hits, two RBI and two runs scored to lead the FSU offense that scored seven runs on 11 hits. Seven players had at least a hit, six drove in a run and five scored one run in addition to Barrett's two.
On the mound, junior right-handed reliever Brodie Purcell got the win to improve to 5-2 on the season and 2-0 in the regional. Pitching the final 3.1 innings, he held NIU to one hit with seven strikeouts and a walk as his team tied the game and eventually took the lead.
Purcell followed junior left-handed starter Cooper Whited and junior righty Chris Knier. Whited allowed three runs, one earned, on three hits with three strikeouts and a walk. Knier relieved Whited in the fourth inning and gave up one unearned run on two hits with five strikeouts and one walk in 3.1 innings.
The FSU trio limited Northern Illinois to four runs on six hits.
Batting first as the visiting team, Florida State jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI double by redshirt sophomore right fielder Brody DeLamielleure. The shot down the left-field line scored freshman left fielder John Stuetzer, who led off the game with a double to right-center.
A two-run home run in the bottom of the first with two outs gave Northern Illinois a 2-1 lead.
The Seminoles answered right back with two runs in the second to regain a 3-2 advantage. Back-to-back singles led off the inning, and a groundout scored Barrett to tie the game. With two outs, Stuetzer singled home sophomore shortstop Gabe Fraser.
Whited got a double play in the bottom of the second inning and retired the side in order in the third.
The Huskies tied the game in the fourth on a leadoff home run. Knier relieved Whited with one on and one out. He got an inning-ending double play with the help of a diving catch by junior center fielder Brayden Dowd, doubling off the runner at second.
Knier struck out two in a perfect fifth and struck out the side in the sixth.
NIU took a 4-3 lead in the seventh, scoring an unearned run with two outs.
FSU again immediately responded in the top of the eighth. Carns walked and scored from first on a double to the wall in left-center by redshirt senior designated hitter Nathan Cmeyla.
Purcell struck out the side in the eighth and fanned two in the ninth to leave a runner on second.
In the 10th, Dowd led off the inning with a walk and advanced to third on a single up the middle by DeLamielleure. He scored on a sac fly to center by Carns to give the Seminoles a 5-4 lead. That's the only run they would need, but Barrett added the insurance with his two-run blast over the right-field fence that made it 7-4.
Purcell completed the win with a scoreless 10th, as his final strikeout won it and left a runner on first after a two-out single.
Monday's first game will air live on ESPNU. Fans can listen to every FSU game via the Seminole Sports Network on WFLA 100.7 FM. Each game also is available around the world on the FSU Gameday App and Seminoles.com. Live stats are at NCAA.com. A Regional Central page is at Seminoles.com with direct links to watch, listen and follow along and more. News, notes and behind-the-scenes updates all weekend are available by following and connecting with the team on social media on Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) and Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
2026 NCAA TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Friday, May 29
Game 1: #4 St. John's 6, #1 Florida State 5
Game 2: #3 Northern Illinois 12, #2 Coastal Carolina 10
Saturday, May 30
Game 3: #1 Florida State vs. #2 Coastal Carolina – Suspended to Sunday conclusion
Game 4: #3 Northern Illinois vs. #4 St. John's – Postponed to Sunday
Sunday, May 31
Game 3: #1 Florida State 2, #2 Coastal Carolina 1
Game 4: #4 St. John's 21, #3 Northern Illinois 8
Game 5: #1 Florida State 7, #3 Northern Illinois 4 (10 Inn.)
Monday, June 1
Game 6: #1 Florida State vs. #4 St. John's – 12 p.m.
Game 7: #1 Florida State vs. #4 St. John's – 4 p.m. (If Necessary)
For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Purcell, Brodie (5-2)
L: Cihocki, Danny (7-3)
Batting:
2B: DeLamielleure, Brody 1 ; Barrett, Ben 1 ; Cmeyla, Nathan 1 ; Stuetzer, John 1
HR: Barrett, Ben 1
RBI: DeLamielleure, Brody 1 ; Barrett, Ben 2 ; Cmeyla, Nathan 1 ; Stuetzer, John 1 ; Carns, Hunter 1 ; McCulley, Carter 1
SF: Carns, Hunter 1
Base Running:
RUNS: DeLamielleure, Brody 1 ; Barrett, Ben 2 ; Dowd, Brayden 1 ; Stuetzer, John 1 ; Carns, Hunter 1 ; Fraser, Gabe 1
CS: Fraser, Gabe 1
HBP: Fraser, Gabe 1
Batting:
HR: Baldwin, Gavin 2
RBI: Baldwin, Gavin 3 ; Smith, Cole 1
SH: Parcell, Charlie 1 ; Dahlberg, Ivan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Baldwin, Gavin 2 ; Smith, Cole 1 ; Spotofora, Vinny 1
HBP: Dahlberg, Ivan 1 ; Wawro, Wyatt 1
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