Ole Miss Baseball Game Delayed by Weather

Rebels and Gators face off in second game of SEC series

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:35pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the elements of a college baseball game - the field, players, and sky - broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color, capturing the disruption of a weather delay.A cubist interpretation of the weather-delayed matchup between the Ole Miss Rebels and Florida Gators baseball teams.Gainesville Today

The start of the Ole Miss baseball game against No. 19 Florida has been delayed due to inclement weather. The Rebels (21-10, 4-6 SEC) are visiting the Gators (23-8, 6-4) in Gainesville for the second game of their three-game Southeastern Conference series.

Why it matters

Weather delays are common in college baseball, but can disrupt momentum and schedules for both teams. This matchup between two SEC rivals is an important conference series for both squads as they jockey for position in the standings.

The details

The first pitch of the game, originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT, has been pushed back as the teams wait for the weather to clear. Ole Miss and Florida are meeting for the first time in Gainesville since 2021.

  • The game was originally scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. CT on April 3, 2026.

The players

Ole Miss Rebels

The baseball team from the University of Mississippi, a member of the Southeastern Conference.

Florida Gators

The baseball team from the University of Florida, a member of the Southeastern Conference and ranked #19 nationally.

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What’s next

Once the weather clears, the teams will take the field to begin the second game of their three-game SEC series.

The takeaway

Weather delays are an unavoidable part of college baseball, and both Ole Miss and Florida will need to stay focused and ready when the game finally gets underway.