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Villanova Today
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FIU Baseball Falls to Villanova in Season Opener
Wildcats score four runs in the eighth inning to pull away from the Panthers
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The FIU baseball team dropped its season opener 7-4 to Villanova on Friday night at FIU Baseball Stadium. The game was tied 3-3 entering the eighth inning, but Villanova scored four runs in the frame to pull away for the victory.
Why it matters
This loss marks a tough start to the season for the FIU baseball program, which is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign. The Panthers will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face Villanova again on Saturday.
The details
FIU struck first with an RBI triple by designated hitter in the opening inning, but Villanova answered with two runs in the second and another in the fourth to take a 3-1 lead. The Panthers tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning, but Villanova broke the tie with a three-run home run in the eighth and added another run on a sacrifice fly to pull away.
- FIU took a 1-0 lead in the first inning.
- Villanova scored two runs in the second inning to take a 2-1 lead.
- Villanova extended its lead to 3-1 with a run in the fourth inning.
- FIU tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning.
- Villanova scored four runs in the eighth inning to take a 7-3 lead.
The players
Villanova
The Villanova Wildcats are the athletic teams of Villanova University, a private Catholic university located in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
FIU
Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university in Miami, Florida and the home of the FIU Panthers athletic teams.
What’s next
FIU will look to even the series against Villanova on Saturday, February 14 at 3 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
The takeaway
Despite the opening night setback, the FIU baseball team has an opportunity to even the series against Villanova on Saturday. A win would provide a much-needed boost as the Panthers aim to improve upon their 2025 performance and compete in the highly competitive Conference USA.
