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Bees Swarm Forces Postponement of Arizona State-Florida Lacrosse Match
The Big 12 conference game was delayed a day due to an unexpected bee infestation at the Sun Devil Lacrosse Stadium.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:48pm
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The highly anticipated Big 12 lacrosse matchup between the 7th-ranked Florida Gators and the Arizona State Sun Devils was postponed from Saturday to Sunday due to a swarm of bees that took over the Sun Devil Lacrosse Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Officials initially tried to wait out the bee infestation, but eventually decided to push the game back 24 hours to Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Why it matters
This unexpected delay highlights the challenges that college sports teams can face with outdoor venues and unpredictable environmental factors. The Gators were looking to continue their strong start to the season and maintain their perfect Big 12 conference record, while Arizona State was hoping to snap a three-game losing streak.
The details
The game, originally scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, was first delayed until 9 p.m. ET as officials tried to remove the bee swarm from the stadium. However, they were ultimately forced to postpone the matchup to Sunday at the same 1 p.m. ET time slot. Streaming information for the rescheduled game has not yet been determined.
- The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.
- Officials delayed the start time to 9 p.m. ET on Saturday as they tried to clear the bee swarm.
- The game was ultimately postponed to Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.
The players
Florida Gators
The 7th-ranked Florida lacrosse team entered the weekend with a 7-2 record and a four-game winning streak.
Arizona State Sun Devils
The Arizona State Sun Devils lacrosse team had a 5-6 record and were on a three-game losing streak heading into the matchup.
What’s next
The rescheduled game on Sunday will determine which team maintains their perfect Big 12 conference record, as Florida has won the conference title in its first two seasons.
The takeaway
This unexpected bee swarm incident serves as a reminder that college sports teams must be prepared to adapt to unpredictable environmental factors, especially when playing in outdoor venues. The postponement will test the resilience and focus of both the Florida and Arizona State lacrosse programs.
