Eagles drop close rubber game at Queens, 6-5

FGCU scored five runs early but couldn't hold off Queens' late comeback

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:40am

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A fractured, geometric painting in bold colors representing the competitive spirit and shifting momentum of the baseball game between FGCU and Queens University.A cubist interpretation of the back-and-forth action as the Eagles and Royals battled for the series victory.Queens Today

The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles baseball team took an early 5-run lead over the Queens University Royals on Sunday, but the Royals rallied late to win the game 6-5 at The Stick in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Why it matters

This was the rubber match of a three-game series between the two teams, with each side winning one game previously. The loss drops FGCU's record to 25-15 on the season as they continue their conference play.

The details

FGCU scored 5 runs in the first 3 innings to take an early lead, but the Royals chipped away at the deficit and scored 6 unanswered runs to come from behind and win the game.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026.

The players

Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles

The baseball team from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Queens University Royals

The baseball team from Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The takeaway

This was a tough loss for the FGCU Eagles, who were unable to hold onto their early lead. The Royals showed resilience in coming back to win the rubber match of the series. FGCU will need to regroup as they continue their conference schedule.