FGCU defender Lily Borders has a chance to extend her family’s championship legacy: the Eagles can clinch the ASUN regular-season title with a result against North Florida. Her father, Pat Borders, won back-to-back World Series titles with Toronto and was named MVP of the 1992 World Series. Lily credits her parents’ example and her father’s advice—play confidently, stay composed and help the team—for shaping her leadership on the field.

By the Numbers
  • Pat Borders played 17 MLB seasons and caught more than 1,000 games for 9 teams.
  • He hit .450 in the 1992 World Series, which Toronto won in 6 games.
  • FGCU has recorded 7 shutouts this season; Lily has played all but 4 of the team’s 1,350 minutes.
  • Borders has played all 90 minutes in each of FGCU’s past 13 games.
Yes, But

The title is not yet secured: FGCU needs a result against North Florida. Borders’ family legacy is a source of perspective, but the team’s championship bid will be decided by its play on the field.

State of Play
  • FGCU faces North Florida in Jacksonville on Sunday at 1 p.m., with the ASUN regular-season title on the line.
  • Borders, a junior captain, anchors the defense and contributed to the Eagles’ latest win with the primary assist on the game-winning goal.
  • She helped FGCU win the 2025 ASUN Graphite Division Championship.
What’s Next

A result against North Florida would secure FGCU’s second consecutive ASUN regular-season championship. The Eagles’ defensive strength and Borders’ experience will be central to their bid.

Bottom Line

Pat Borders’ championships offer a family blueprint, not a guarantee. Lily and FGCU must make their own mark on Sunday—one play at a time.