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Ave Maria Today
By the People, for the People
Florida Memorial Lions Split Doubleheader With Ave Maria
The split keeps the Lions' postseason hopes alive.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:09pm
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A cubist interpretation of the intense on-field action between the Florida Memorial Lions and Ave Maria in their crucial conference doubleheader.Ave Maria TodayThe Florida Memorial University baseball team split a Friday doubleheader with Ave Maria, losing the first game 2-9 before bouncing back to win the second game 10-6. The split result keeps the Lions' postseason hopes alive as they continue their season.
Why it matters
The Lions are fighting to keep their playoff chances alive, and this doubleheader split was an important step in that process. Ave Maria is a key conference rival, so these results will have a big impact on the team's standings and potential postseason berth.
The details
In the first game, the Lions fell 2-9 to Ave Maria. But the team regrouped and came back strong in the second game, winning 10-6 to earn the split. This keeps the Lions' postseason hopes alive as they continue their season against conference opponents.
- The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 18, 2026.
The players
Florida Memorial Lions
The baseball team from Florida Memorial University.
Ave Maria
The baseball team from Ave Maria University, a conference rival of Florida Memorial.
What’s next
The Lions will continue their season with more conference games as they fight to secure a postseason berth.
The takeaway
This doubleheader split was an important result for the Florida Memorial Lions as they work to keep their playoff hopes alive. Splitting with a key conference rival like Ave Maria shows the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from a tough loss.
