Box Score FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast seized control of Tuesday's game early and sealed the contest with an 11-run fifth inning as Indiana State fell to the host Eagles in Swanson Stadium, 17-1.
 
The Sycamores (3-5) were unable to shut down the FGCU offense (8-0) in the key fifth inning as 12 consecutive batters reached, allowing the Eagles to stretch a 6-1 lead to 17-1 before Indiana State's Jacob Spencer retired the final two batters of the inning to stem the tide.
 
Spencer went 1.2 scoreless innings in his 2026 debut on the mound as the Sycamore right-hander retired all five batters he faced in the relief effort. Owen Roberts (0-1) took the loss in his first collegiate start allowing five hits and five runs (two earned), while striking out two. Carson Seeman and Hunter Small also saw time on the mound in the loss.
 
Carter Beck provided Indiana State's offensive excitement in the contest with a ground-rule double that one-hopped over the wall in left center to open the fourth inning. He came around to score on Caden Miller's RBI groundout to put the Sycamores on the board.
 
Jeremy Martinez added a single and drew a walk to reach base in two of his three plate appearances in the loss.
 
Evan Dempsey led FGCU's offense with three hits, including a pair of doubles, and drove in four RBIs as the Eagles connected on 13 hits overall in the game. Jaret Nelson added a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning, while Jon Embury and Javier Gorostola added doubles in the win.
 
Preston Rogers (1-0) picked up the win on the mound going 2.0 scoreless innings and striking out four in the start. Elliot Cadieux-Lanoue, Sebastian Lippman, Jhon Abreu, and Stetson Callaway worked the final 5.0 innings to close out the victory.
 
How They Scored

• Florida Gulf Coast struck in the bottom of the first inning as Jaret Nelson connected on a three-run home run over the left field wall, scoring Javier Gorostola and Jeremy Comer as FGCU took advantage of an Indiana State error to go ahead 3-0.
• The Eagles added to their lead in the bottom of the second inning as Evan Dempsey connected on an RBI double down the right field line playing Cole Lasher to make it a 4-0 game.
• The Sycamores struck on the board in the top of the fourth as Carter Beck led off the inning with a ground-rule double to left center. He came around to score two batters later on Caden Miller's RBI groundout to make it a 4-1 ballgame.
• FGCU was back on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth as Evan Dempsey doubled home Tyler Herb and Javier Gorostola drove in Dempsey on an RBI grounder to make it a 6-1 Eagles lead.
• The Eagles had 12 consecutive batters reach base on their way to plating 11 runs in the fifth inning to take a 17-1 lead. FGCU's frame was highlighted by Jon Embury's two-run double and Cayden Hessemyer's two-run single among the seven hits in the frame. 

News and Notes

• Carter Beck extended his hitting streak to seven consecutive games following his ground-rule double in the top of the fourth inning and extended his on-base streak to 13 consecutive games dating back to the last year. He finished 1-for-3 from the plate on Tuesday evening.
• Owen Roberts made his starting debut on the mound on Tuesday night as the freshman went 3.0 innings against FGCU.
• Tuesday's loss marked the Sycamores' first defeat at the hands of FGCU since the respective programs first lined up against each other back in 2021.

Up Next
Indiana State is back in action on Wednesday evening in Fort Myers, Fla. as the Sycamores take  onFlorida Gulf Coast in Swanson Stadium. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. ET and will be carried live on ESPN+.
 
Indiana State Baseball Season Tickets on Sale Now
Season tickets for the 2026 Indiana State baseball season are now on sale as the Sycamores head into their second season under Head Coach Tracy Archuleta. The Sycamores will play 21 home games inside Bob Warn Field this season, starting on March 4 against Lindenwood.
 
Reserved chairback season tickets can be purchased for $110. General admission season tickets will go on sale as well with adult ($75), seniors ($55), and youth ($40) tickets also being available for purchase. There will be a $5 surcharge added to those wanting tickets printed.
 
The Sycamores have teamed up with Pacesetter Sports and the Spirit Shop for the third consecutive season for a season ticket deal. Fans will receive a $50 Pacesetter gift card for each $110 reserved chairback season ticket, $35 gift card for each $75 general admission season ticket, $25 gift card for each $55 senior general admission ticket, and $20 gift card for each $40 youth season ticket sold.
 
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