GAINESVILLE — Florida's path to the College World Series has been one of familiarity.
It's not that the Gators' current string of postseason success duplicates past postseason runs — UF hasn't reached the College World Series since 2012 and failed to make it out of its regional during each of the past two seasons.
Rather, the familiarity has to do with the teams UF faced on its way to Omaha, Neb., home of the CWS.
The Gators' five NCAA Tournament games have been against four teams from the state of Florida, three of which they played during the regular season.