The University of West Florida Argonauts narrowly lost to Lee University, 10–8, in the NCAA DII South Regional, pushing them into an elimination game against Delta State. Lee established an early four-run lead in the second inning, which West Florida struggled to overcome despite a late-game surge. An impressive ninth inning featured a three-run homer from Trent Kelly and a two-run homer from Greg Pettay, but the Argonauts' comeback ultimately fell short. Pitching efforts from Colton Dorsey and others allowed for some late game resilience, yet the deficit proved too significant.

By the Numbers
  • Lee University scored 10 runs, with four coming in a pivotal second inning.
  • West Florida added five runs in the ninth inning but fell short by two runs.
State of Play
  • West Florida will play Delta State in a critical elimination game at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
  • The Argonauts showed offensive potential with a late rally but need to improve early game defense.
What's Next

The Argonauts will aim to regroup and leverage their recent late-game momentum against Delta State. A strong start will be crucial to avoid falling behind early again.

Bottom Line

The Argonauts must address their early game struggles and capitalize on offensive bursts to advance in the elimination contest against Delta State.