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Owls Meet with the Media on Tuesday
1/27/2026 5:02:00 PM | Baseball
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Florida Atlantic baseball players and coach met with the media on Tuesday afternoon, just over two weeks before opening night on February 13 against Notre Dame. Pitcher Zach Kilby, outfielder Marshall Lipsey, and third baseman Nick Romano were available, followed by Head Coach John McCormack.
The full replay can be viewed on demand on ESPN+. Below are some of the highlights:
Romano on playing for John McCormack and representing Boca Raton:
🧵 : A few highlights from today's media day #WIP🏝️
— Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) January 27, 2026
First up, Nick Romano on playing for playing for @FAUCoachMac and representing Boca Raton... pic.twitter.com/kk61wK08Xd
Lipsey and Romano on their summer ball experience and winning a championship with the Keene Swamp Bats in New Hampshire:
Marshall Lipsey and Nick Romano on their summer ball experience with @KeeneSwampBats pic.twitter.com/VWp2G2T2UT
— Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) January 27, 2026
Kilby on staff changes and working with new pitching coach Hunter Cooley:
Zach Kilby on staff changes and what's it's been like working with new pitching coach Hunter Cooley pic.twitter.com/AE88YM9sha
— Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) January 27, 2026
Head Coach John McCormack on freshmen standouts so far:
🧵 : More media day highlights... #WIP🏝️
— Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) January 27, 2026
Thoughts on the freshmen standouts from @FAUCoachMac pic.twitter.com/7TyQaLOhO6
McCormack on newcomers Xavier Moronta and Eli Small:
What can newcomers Xavier Moronta and Eli Small add to this year's lineup... pic.twitter.com/9rLhrH9u1p
— Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) January 27, 2026
On new Pitching Coach Cooley:
Staff changes ⤵️ including new hitting coach Joey Bellini and pitching coach Hunter Cooley pic.twitter.com/yfVxLdQFZn
— Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) January 27, 2026
Thoughts on the schedule and playing at home for the first six weeks of the season:
Thoughts on the schedule and the advantage of playing the first six weeks at home pic.twitter.com/SN0QqPGFqY
— Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) January 27, 2026
The Owls open the 2026 season at home against Notre Dame on February 13. Season tickets are on sale now. Single-game tickets go on sale February 2.
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