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The UCF Knights baseball team is set to host the Presbyterian Blue Hose for their last non-conference matchup of the season. Coming off a successful series against Texas Tech, the Knights aim to improve their standings with a record of 27-24. Key players shine on the field, but upcoming challenges await as they approach the critical series against Baylor. Fans can look forward to a thrilling atmosphere at John Euliano Park as UCF aims for victory and a place in the upcoming Big 12 Baseball Championship.
Orlando, FL – The UCF Knights baseball team is set to host the Presbyterian Blue Hose on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for their final non-conference game of the season. This matchup comes on the heels of a successful series victory against Texas Tech, where UCF won two out of three games, bringing their overall record to 27-24.
The game will take place at John Euliano Park and will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Fans can follow live statistics via UCF.Statbroadcast.com. The Knights are currently tied for 12th in the Big 12 standings with an 8-19 conference record as they head into their final stretch of the season.
UCF’s recent road trip consisted of seven games over 11 days, concluding with an impressive series against Texas Tech. The Knights opened the series with a 7-3 victory, lost the second game 3-2 in extra innings, and reclaimed the series with a dominant 15-6 win in the rubber match. Key players in these games included Andrew Williamson, who contributed significantly with a home run and a clutch RBI single in the opener, while also hitting for the cycle during the series finale.
Outfielder Antonio Jimenez also had a standout performance, including two home runs and five RBIs in the final game, which saw UCF establish a strong offensive presence early on with four runs in the first inning. Camden Wicker, who pitched the opener, recorded a career-high seven strikeouts and maintained a 1.80 earned run average across his five innings pitched during the series. Fellow pitchers Kevin Schoneboom and Kris Sosnowski also added to the success, contributing scoreless innings.
UCF’s impressive batting lineup currently boasts a national ranking as the 17th best team in terms of batting average at .314. DeAmez Ross leads the team with a 0.355 batting average and 77 hits, while Williamson holds the team lead in home runs with 12, RBIs with 50, and runs scored also at 50.
As the Knights prepare for Presbyterian, they will start junior right-hander Grant Siegel, who holds a record of 4-2 this season. Presbyterian comes into the game with a struggling record of 17-32, having lost ten consecutive contests. This matchup will mark the 13th all-time meeting between the two programs, with UCF leading the series 9-3.
Looking ahead, UCF will also have an important series this weekend against Baylor, which will be critical as the Knights aim to secure a place in the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship. The top 12 teams in the conference qualify for this prestigious tournament. UCF will take this opportunity to honor ten senior players prior to Friday’s game against Baylor.
In addition to their on-field performances, UCF baseball has announced a series of engaging promotions and themed nights for the 2025 season, aimed at enhancing the spectator experience throughout the remaining games. The atmosphere at John Euliano Park promises to be filled with excitement as students, alumni, and baseball enthusiasts gather to support the Knights in their final non-conference matchup against Presbyterian and beyond.
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