The Florida Tech Panthers faced the Eckerd College Tritons in a doubleheader that concluded their series, resulting in a 1-1 split. In the first game, Florida Tech struggled offensively, losing 0-8, with Eckerd capitalizing on early runs and extending their lead throughout the match. The Panthers showed resilience in the second game, initially leading 6-4 but ultimately fell to Eckerd with a final score of 8-13 after a disastrous seventh inning where Eckerd scored six runs. The loss left Florida Tech with a record of 17-23 and 8-16 in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC). Next, the Panthers will take on the second-ranked Tampa in an away series.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Tech went 0-8 in the first game and 8-13 in the second.
  • In the second game, Jeff Davis recorded 3 hits and scored 1 run.
State of Play
  • Florida Tech is now 17-23 overall, with an 8-16 conference record.
  • Eckerd improved to 28-11 and moved to 16-5 in the SSC.
What's Next

The Panthers will play their last series of the season on the road against #2 Tampa next weekend, starting on Friday, April 24th, at 6:00 PM.

Bottom Line

Florida Tech's inconsistency has hurt their performance, evident in a strong start followed by a collapse in the second game, highlighting the need for improved pitching and offensive stability as they head into a challenging matchup against Tampa.