Florida Tech Baseball closed out its four-game series against Sioux Falls with a 10–3 victory on March 10, 2026, at Andy Seminick-Les Hall Field in Melbourne. The Cougars won the series 3-1, overcoming a late push by the Panthers that included multiple home runs. The game marked the final matchup of the series, with Florida Tech’s offense and pitching combining to secure the win.
Sioux Falls struck first in the top of the first inning, scoring two runs on a home run. Florida Tech’s starting pitcher, Jake Hershey, steadied the team, limiting the Panthers’ early momentum. The Cougars responded in the third inning, adding two more runs to take a 4–0 lead. The game remained competitive through the middle innings, but Florida Tech’s offense continued to capitalize on opportunities.
The Panthers rallied in the later innings, scoring three runs to cut the deficit. However, Florida Tech’s defense held strong, and the Cougars added two insurance runs in the seventh. Marshall Burke’s double in the bottom of the third gave the Panthers their first hit of the game, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cougars’ offensive output.
Florida Tech’s pitching staff, led by Hershey, limited Sioux Falls to just three runs over the series. The Cougars’ bats delivered consistently, with key hits in the third and seventh innings. The win improves Florida Tech’s overall record and sets the team up for its next series against Florida Southern.
The game drew a crowd of over 300 fans to Andy Seminick-Les Hall Field, highlighting the growing support for the program. Head coach Scott K. Smith praised his team’s resilience after the series, noting the importance of maintaining focus despite the Panthers’ late surge. The Cougars’ victory adds to their strong start to the 2026 season.