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Tallahassee Regional: Schedule & Updates

Get the latest schedule, matchups, and live updates from the Tallahassee NCAA Softball Regional.
Maren Angus-Coombs, Maddy Lewis|
Florida State received the ninth overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.
Florida State received the ninth overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament. | Liam Rooney/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Florida State will host an NCAA Regional for a 12th consecutive season and welcome Stetson, UCF, and Jacksonville State in the Tallahassee Regional.

Friday, May 15

Game 1: No. 9 FSU 3, Stetson 8

The unranked Stetson Hatters upset No. 9 Florida State on the Seminoles' home turf, scoring five runs on the 2026 ACC Pitcher of the Year and tagging on an additional three later on to secure the 8-3 victory.

Stetson put up a crooked number in all but two innings. The Hatters combined for 12 hits and eight RBI as three batters delivered multi-hit games.

Amber Chumley went 3-for-4 on the day with a home run and four RBI, while Logan Forman collected two hits, one which left the yard, and tallied two RBI.

Trailing by four in the bottom of the third, the Seminoles looked to strike back when Ashtyn Danley homered to center, scoring Jaysoni Beachum as well as herself.

But the Hatters wouldn't stop there. Annabella McClerren (1-for-3) capitalized on a fielding error with a two-RBI single through the right side.

Stetson's starting pitcher Hayley Arnold recorded the win in the circle. The right hander tossed 5.0 innings, scattering five hits and allowing just three earned runs against a dangerous Florida State lineup. Ava Braswell finished the job with two innings of shut out softball to defeat their regional host and shock the world.

Game 2: UCF 2, Jax State 1 (8 inn.)

Jacksonville State led for 6.2 innings before UCF tied the game at 1-1 to send the contest into extra innings.

It was the Knights who walked off with the win. Coco Jaimes singled and scored Sierra Humphreys from second base.

Isabella Vega got the win after throwing two innings and holding the Gamecocks to two hits and three strikeouts.

Makenna Moore was dealt the loss after throwing 7.1 innings and allowing two earned runs on eight hits and five walks. She struck out six.

Saturday, May 16

Game 3: Stetson 1, UCF 10

The UCF's bats were hot all game as the Knights scored 10 runs on 12 hits. Aubrey Evans led UCF at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam in the top of the second to get her team rolling.

In the third, the Knights tag on two more when Ashleigh Griffin singled up the middle to score Beth Damon (2-for-3, 2 RBI). Samantha Rey was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to pick up an RBI as Izzy Mertes (2-for-3, 2B) crossed home plate.

One run in the fourth followed by three in the fifth would do it for UCF. A sac fly and Damon's double provided plenty of support for Isabella Vega who came in relief for Ava Stuewe. Stuewe mowed down the Stetson lineup in 4.0 innings. She allowed just three hits and walked one while giving up a solo earned run in 17 batters faced.

Game 4: No. 9 Florida State 11, Jax State 0

After a disappointing opening round loss to Stetson on Friday, No. 9 Florida State soared to an 11-0 win over Jax State.

Isa Torres was a perfect 3-for-3 (2B, 3B, 3 RBI) in the leadoff spot for the Seminoles. Makenna Sturgis also batted 1.000 on the day with a double and an RBI.

Kennedy Harp launched a four-bagger to spark the Seminoles' offense. Torres tripled and Jaysoni Beachum poked one to shallow left to put FSU ahead 4-0 in the second.

Another four runs in the fourth put the contest out of reach. Hayley Griggs hit a solo home run, as Beachum responded with a three-RBI bomb for herself two batters later.

FSU continued to find the barrel in the fifth. Four consecutive hits, two for extra bases, piled on the runs and filled the box score.

Jazzy Francik and Makenna Reid split the duties on the rubber. Francik retired four by way of the strike out, while Reid fanned two. They each tallied one walk.

Game 5: Stetson 3, vs No. 9 Florida State 11

The ninth-ranked Florida State Seminoles showed up big time in their rematch against the Stetson Hatters, advancing to the regional final after an 11-3 win.

Ashtyn Danley had a career day at both ends of the game. She was on fire at the plate, recording four hits, three which left the yard, five RBI and four runs scored.

Jaysoni Beachum also launched a grand slam for the Seminoles well on their to way to a dominant outing offensively and decisive takeover.

Bella Dimitrijevic and Danley shared the workload, tossing 3.0 and 4.0 innings, respectively. Danley earned three strikeouts, allowing a lone run and improved her win-loss record to 13-1 on the year.

Sunday, May 17

Game 6: UCF 1, No. 9 Florida State 2

The UCF Knights suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat in Sunday mornings contest against host No. 9 Florida State.

Isabella Vega threw a gem, allowing just two runs on three hits in 24 batters faced. She fanned four in the loss.

UCF struck first in the third as Aubrey Evans doubled to left to score Samantha Rey from first. The Seminoles tied it up quickly on a solo shot from Hayley Griggs.

Anna Hinde's deep fly over the left field fence would ultimately be the winning run for Florida State to force an if necessary game. UCF left a total of five on base as its defense committed zero errors.

Game 7 (if necessary): No. 9 Florida State 2, vs. UCF 4

UCF upset No. 9 Florida State in the if necessary matchup to advance to the NCAA Super Regional for just the second time in program history.

The Knights demonstrated their short memory by putting runs on the board first. Kendall Yarnell singled through the left side as Beth Damon took one deep to right.

Florida State chipped away at the deficit when Anna Hinde scored Jaysoni Beachum from second on a base hit up the middle. In the fourth, Isa Torres singled on a 3-1 count to bring in Kennedy Harp, leveling the score at two a piece.

The final two runs of the game would come in the bottom half of the fourth. Beth Damon reached on an error by the Seminoles' shortstop, while Izzy Mertes made FSU pay, clearing the bases, her 12th bomb of the season.

Tori Payne earned the W for UCF as she tossed 6.0 innings, scattered four hits and held a dangerous FSU lineup to one run. Lena Elkins faced five batters in 1.0 innings completed, allowing one earned run to seal the deal for the Knights.

UCF will face UCLA in the Super Regional in Los Angeles, Calif. beginning May 22.

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Maren Angus-Coombs
MAREN ANGUS-COOMBS

Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has been a sports writer since 2008. She has been covering college softball since 2016 for various outlets including Softball America, ESPNW and Hurrdat Sports. She is currently the managing editor of Softball On SI and also serves as an analyst for Nebraska softball games on Nebraska Public Media and B1G+.

Maddy Lewis
MADDY LEWIS

Maddy Lewis was a four-year starting infielder for UC San Diego Softball (2015–19), helping lead the Tritons to two conference championships, a West Region title, and a trip to the Division II National Championship in her senior season. She graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in Communication, where she also wrote for the student newspaper, The Guardian. After college, Maddy spent two years as a Sports Information Director, working closely with the softball, basketball and running programs, deepening her appreciation for the stories behind the stats. She has continued her playing career on the international stage as a member and captain of the Israeli Women’s National Softball Team for the past four years, facing top talent at European Championships, Canada Cups, and the Maccabi Games. Beyond competing, Maddy remains deeply committed to growing the game. She co-hosts the Jewish Softball: More Than A Game podcast, offers private instruction in the Bay Area and has coached teams at the Triple Crown Sports International Challenge and the JCC Maccabi Games. With a passion for storytelling and softball, she is dedicated to giving back to the sport that has shaped her both on and off the field and making an impact on the next generation in any way she can.

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