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Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory
National Desk
April 25, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Gators baseball team secured the Southeastern Conference regular season championship, their 16th in program history and the most recent under head coach Kevin O'Sullivan, who now boasts six such titles.[2][3] Playing home games at Condron Ballpark on the University of Florida campus, the Gators have built a storied legacy with 14 College World Series appearances and a national championship in 2017.[3] This triumph echoes their 2023 co-championship, earned with a 5-2 win over No. 19 Kentucky in Lexington on May 20, 2023, where starter Jac Caglianone delivered a dominant pitching performance.[2]
The Gators' success underscores their prowess in the SEC, second only in regular season titles among the conference's 14 members.[3] In 2023, Florida shared the crown with Arkansas after the Razorbacks' loss to Vanderbilt, locking in the No. 1 seed for the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.[2] Under O'Sullivan, UF has reached 40 regular-season wins six times, including a share of the 2011 title alongside South Carolina and Vanderbilt.[3][5] The program's 105-season history highlights consistent excellence from the Gainesville-based squad.[3]
This championship reinforces Florida's position as a baseball juggernaut in the Sunshine State, drawing passionate crowds to Condron Ballpark and fueling hopes for another deep NCAA Tournament run.[3] With the SEC's grueling schedule behind them, the Gators eye postseason glory, building on triumphs like the 2017 national title.[3]


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