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No. 9 Southeastern Comes Up Short in Series Opener
Late rally falls just short in 11-10 loss to Ave Maria
Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:10am
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A fractured, geometric illustration captures the intensity and drama of a close college baseball matchup.Lakeland TodayThe No. 9 ranked Southeastern University baseball team nearly erased a late deficit but ultimately fell 11-10 to Ave Maria in the opening game of a four-game series on Thursday night at Ted A. Broer Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.
Why it matters
Southeastern is one of the top-ranked teams in the country and was looking to get off to a strong start in this important series. The close loss is a setback as they try to maintain their position in the national rankings and conference standings.
The details
Southeastern trailed Ave Maria 11-6 late in the game but mounted a furious comeback attempt, scoring four runs in the 9th inning to pull within one. However, they were unable to complete the rally and fell by the final score of 11-10.
- The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026 at Ted A. Broer Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.
- Southeastern trailed 11-6 late in the game before scoring four runs in the 9th inning.
The players
Southeastern University
The No. 9 ranked college baseball team competing in this series.
Ave Maria
The opponent that defeated Southeastern 11-10 in the series opener.
What’s next
Southeastern and Ave Maria will play the remaining three games of their four-game series over the next few days.
The takeaway
Despite the close loss, Southeastern showed fight and resilience by nearly erasing a large deficit late in the game. They will look to build on that momentum and even the series in the coming days.
