Nick Marcinko

Gainesville

Football Beat Writer at Gator Country

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How can Florida baseball make their third straight College World Series?

2 days ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

After starting 1-11 in conference play, Florida baseball has won five consecutive SEC series including wins over No.8 Arkansas and No.3 Texas. Sitting at 35-18 (13-14 SEC) on the 2025 season, the Gators find themselves ranked No.23 in D1baseball’s latest poll and are primed for an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament with just one regular season series left. Head coach Kevin O’Sullivan has never missed the NCAA Tournament and it looks like that streak will continue past the 2025 season.
RHP Aidan King named SEC Freshman of the Week

2 days ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

After a sensational performance vs No.1 Texas last weekend, Florida Gators right-handed pitcher Aidan King was named SEC Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday afternoon. The selection marks King’s third SEC weekly honor this season after earning Freshman of the Week on April 14th and SEC Pitcher of the Week on March 3rd. Monday’s announcement marks Florida’s seventh SEC weekly award as a team this season.
Florida holds on to win road series over No.1 Texas

3 days ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

Florida baseball defeated the top ranked Texas Longhorns 4-1 in Sunday’s rubber match, marking the Gators’ first series win over a No.1 ranked team since April of 2016. After starting 1-11 in SEC play, the Gators have won five consecutive SEC series, improving to 35-18 (13-14 SEC) on the 2025 season. Game three’s victory has likely earned Florida an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament, an achievement that looked nearly impossible a month ago.
Florida at No.1 Texas baseball preview

6 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Nick Marcinko

Share The Florida Gators will visit No.1 ranked Texas Longhorns for the first time in program history this weekend. Florida enters the three-game series having won 13 of their last 16 games while holding an active four-series winning streak. The three-game set at UFCU Disch-Falk Field opens Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU. Games two and three will be carried by SEC Network+ at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.
Florida at No.1 Texas baseball preview

6 days ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

The Florida Gators will visit No.1 ranked Texas Longhorns for the first time in program history this weekend. Florida enters the three-game series having won 13 of their last 16 games while holding an active four-series winning streak. The three-game set at UFCU Disch-Falk Field opens Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU. Games two and three will be carried by SEC Network+ at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.
Florida Gators DB Dijon Johnson arrested on multiple charges in Tampa

1 week ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

Florida Gators defensive back Dijon Johnson was arrested on multiple charges in his hometown of Tampa, Florida on May 2nd, according to Hillsborough Country Sherrif’s office.
Could Ty Evans be the spark Florida baseball needed?

1 week ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

One of the biggest storylines of the offseason was the return of senior outfielder Ty Evans, who hit .316 with 13 home runs last season before his 2024 campaign was cut short due to injury. As a sophomore in 2023, Evans set a College World Series record with five home runs at the event while being named to the MCWS All-Tournament Team. Evans’ senior season hasn’t gone as planned, for himself or the team.
Gators finalize Todd Golden contract extension

1 week ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

On the heels of Florida’s men’s basketball national championship, the Gators and head coach Todd Golden have agreed on a contract extension, athletic director Scott Stricklin announced on Tuesday. Golden’s contract now runs for the next six years and totals $40.5 million through March 31, 2031. Golden, age 39, cut down the nets just three years into his tenure at Florida, helping UF earn its third national championship in program history and its first since 2007.
Florida outfielder Hayden Yost earns SEC Player of the Week

1 week ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

Florida Gators sophomore outfielder Hayden Yost was named the sole recipient of SEC Player of the Week on Monday afternoon after a stellar weekend against the Gamecocks in Columbia, South Carolina. Monday’s announcement marks Yost’s first SEC weekly accolade. Florida has now claimed six SEC weekly awards as a team this season with Yost representing the fourth different Gator to earn recognition.
Gators dominate Gamecocks to complete series sweep

1 week ago | gatorcountry.com | Nick Marcinko

It was all Gators from the start of Sunday’s double header vs South Carolina. Florida would go on to beat the Gamecocks 22-3 in game two of the series and 8-0 after seven innings in the finale, completing the sweep and improving to 33-16 (11-13 SEC) on the 2025 season. Game two’s victory marked Florida’s 4th consecutive SEC series win, contributing to a sensational season turnaround after starting 1-11 in conference play.