Updated May 16, 2026, 6:06 p.m. ET
The No. 9-seeded Florida State Seminoles will play the Stetson Hatters in an elimination game on Saturday in the Tallahassee Regional JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee, Florida.
FSU (50-9) started Friday with an 11-0 win over the Jacksonville Gamecocks to keep its season alive and set up the rematch with Stetson. The winner of FSU and Stetson will advance to play UCF in the regional final on Sunday.
The Seminoles came out hot and never cooled off against the Gamecocks. They scored four runs in the second to take the early lead and four more in the fourth to blow the game open. They finished with 14 hits, including three home runs, four doubles, and a triple.
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The pitching by Jazzy Francik and Makenna Reid was excellent. Francik started the game and earned the win after throwing three shutout innings. Reid pitched the final two innings, preserving FSU’s top arms for the Stetson game. They held Jacksonville State to four hits, walking two batters and striking out four.
Stetson (37-21) lost to UCF 10-1 in the first game Saturday morning. The Hatters had just four hits and were unable to handle UCF’s offense, which had 10 hits and worked six walks in the run-rule victory.
FSU gets out of the 3rd (FSU 7, Stetson 2, end 3rd)
Stetson got its offense going in the bottom of the third inning, scoring two runs on three hard-hit balls. Bella Dimitrijevic had allowed just one hit prior to the inning.
Stetson is on the board (FSU 7, Stetson 1, bottom 3rd)
Stetson has scored its first run of the game, with Nicole Edmiaston hitting a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the third inning.
FSU strands a runner (FSU 7, Stetson 0, mid 3rd)
Florida State was unable to add to its lead in the third inning, despite Isa Torres hitting a one-out single. Jaysoni Beachum popped up before Ashtyn Danley hit into a fielder’s choice to end the inning.
Bella Dimitrijevic has a perfect inning for FSU (FSU 7, Stetson 0, end 2nd)
FSU’s offense is scoring runs in bunches, and Bella Dimitrijevic is not letting Stetson get anything going. She retired the side in order in the second. The freshman has allowed just one base runner, throwing 27 pitches.
FSU is in control vs Stetson (FSU 7, Stetson 0 mid 2nd)
Florida State’s offense looks completely different the second time facing Stetson and has blown this game open. They already have 10 hits, including two home runs. They had just seven hits in Friday’s loss to Stetson.
Ashtyn Danley’s home run for FSU Jaysoni Beachum’s grand slam Ashtyn Danley hits a home run (FSU 7, Stetson 0, top 2nd)
The Seminoles are pouring it on in the top of the second inning as Ashtyn Danley hit a solo home run to go back-to-back with Jaysoni Beachum after she hit a grand slam. Stetson has made another pitching change after Ava Braswell was unable to get an out.
Jaysoni Beachum hits a grand slam (FSU 6, Stetson 0, top 2nd)
FSU has jumped all over Stetson, and Jaysoni Beachum blew the game open in the second inning with a grand slam after Isa Torres loaded the bases with a bunt single. FSU has seven hits already, and there is nobody out in the second.
Stetson makes a pitching change (FSU 2, Stetson 0, top 2nd)
FSU has forced Stetson to make a pitching change in the top of the second after Hayley Griggs and Makenna Sturgis both singled to start the inning, setting the table for Isa Torres. Stetson is turning to ace Ava Braswell.
Bella Dimitrijevic cruises through the 1st (FSU 2, Stetson 0, end 1st)
FSU is starting freshman Bella Dimitrijevic in the circle, and she had a solid first inning. She allowed a two-out single, but that was all as a pop-up ended the inning.
FSU takes early lead (FSU 2, Stetson 0, mid 1st)
Florida State is the road team and took advantage, scoring two runs in the top of the first to jump on Stetson. They had three hits in the game, with Isa Torres hitting a leadoff double to start the rally.
FSU adds on ( FSU 2, Stetson 0 top 1st)
The Seminoles have taken a 2-0 lead in the first inning with Ashty Danley scoring on a fielder’s choice where she beat the throw home.
Anna Hinde gives FSU the lead vs Stetson (FSU 1, Stetson 0 top 1)
FSU has taken a 1-0 lead in the first with Anna Hinde singling home Isa Torres, who started the game with a double. The Seminoles did not lead in Friday’s game vs Stetson.
Isa Torres starts the game with a double for FSU
FSU’s offense has ot cooled off after the short break from the first of the day, with Isa Torres hitting a double off the wall to start the game vs. Stetson.
FSU softball is the road team vs Stetson
For the second time today, the FSU Seminoles are the road team in their own stadium with Stetson serving as the designated home team after being the road team in Friday’s matchup.
Stetson softball’s starting lineup
- 1B Nicole Edmiaston
- CF Annabella McClerren
- SS Irianis Garcia
- LF Amber Chumley
- C Logan Forman
- DP Gabby David
- 3B Nadia English
- 2B Madelyn Synoracki
- RF Gia Napoli
- SP Kennedy Temples
FSU softball’s starting lineup
- SS Isa Torres
- 3B Jaysoni Beachum
- LF Ashtyn Danley
- C Anna Hinde
- RF Bella Ruggiero
- CF Kennedy Harpe
- DP Shelby McKenzie
- 1B Hayley Griggs
- 2B Makenna Sturgis
- SP Bella Dimitrijevic
What channel is FSU softball vs. Jacksonville State on today?
- TV Channel: None
- Streaming: ESPN+
The game between FSU and Stetson will not be broadcast on TV, but it will be streamed live on ESPN+. Clay Matvick and Raine Wilson will call the game from JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee, Florida.
FSU softball vs. Stetson time today
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- Location: Tallahassee, Florida
The game between FSU and Stetson is set to start at 5 p.m. ET. FSU is 32-3 at home this season, and Stetson is 8-13 on the road.
FSU softball beats Jacksonville State
The Seminoles are moving on, beating Jacksonville State 11-0 in their first game of the day. They will now play Stetson for a spot in the regional final.
FSU is three outs away (FSU 11, Jacksonville State 0, bottom 5th)
The Seminoles scored three runs in the fifth inning and are three outs away from securing the run-rule victory. Jacksonville State needs four runs to extend the game.
FSU is pouring it on (FSU 11, Jacksonville State 0, top 5th)
The Seminoles are looking to end this game early and have added three more runs in the top of the fifth, before Jax State recorded an out. Shelby McKenzie started it with a single before Hayley Griggs doubled, Makenna Sturgis singled, and Isa Torres doubled.
Madi Frey’s web gem for FSU softball Makenna Reid works around a leadoff walk (FSU 8, Jacksonville State 0, end 4th)
The Seminoles turned to senior Makenna Reid in the fourth inning, and she got it done. She walked the leadoff batter, but that was all as Madi Frey made a diving catch on a pop-up behind home for the first out before Reid ended the threat with two strikeouts.
FSU has blown it open (FSU 8, Jacksonville State 0, bottom 4th)
The Seminoles doubled their lead in the fourth inning and are in complete control of this elimination game. Makenna Reid is replacing Jazzy Francik in the circle as Lonni Alameda looks to rest her ace.
Jaysoni Beachum’s home run Jaysoni Beachum has homered (FSU 8, Jacksonville State 0, top 4th)
FSU’s offense is firing on all cylinders. Jaysoni Beachum made it an 8-0 game with a three-run homer. It is FSU’s second home run of the inning. The Seminoles have nine hits already, including five extra-base hits.
Hayely Griggs hits a home run (FSU 5, Jacksonville State 0, top 4th)
Hayley Griggs has homered for FSU, giving them a 5-0 lead in the top of the fourth. It is FSU’s second home run of the game.
Jazzy Francik escapes another jam (FSU 4, Jacksonville State 0, end 3rd)
Jacksonville State started the third inning with back-to-back singles, but FSU ace Jazzy Francik showed why she is the best pitcher in the ACC. She struckout the next three batters to strand them both. She has thrown 50 pitches.
FSU goes down in order (FSU 4, Jacksonville State 0, mid 3rd)
The Seminoles were unable to get anything going in the top of the third inning, with all three players grounding out. It was the first inning that FSU had not gotten a baserunner.
Jazzy Francik has a quick inning (FSU 4, Jacksonville State 0, end 2nd)
FSU’s Jazzy Francik made quick work of Jacksonville State in the bottom of the second inning, needing just five pitches. Jaysoni Beachum and Makenna Sturgis both made good plays on line drives.
FSU scores four runs in the 2nd inning (FSU 4, Jacksonville State 0, mid 2nd)
Florida State had its first big inning of the tournament, scoring four runs on five hits to take an early lead. They have crushed the ball to start the game, forcing Jacksonville State to make a pitching change.
Kennedy Harp’s home run Isa Torres’ triple FSU scored again (FSU 4, Jacksonville State 0, top 2)
Jacksonville State made a pitching change in the second, but Jaysoni Beachum was not fazed. She singled on the second pitch of the at-bat, driving in Isa Torres to give them a 4-0 lead.
Isa Torres adds on for FSU (FSU 3, Jacksonville State 0, top 2)
The Seminoles are crushing the ball and are now up 3-0 at the top of the second after Isa Torres tripled off the wall, driving in two runs and forcing a pitching change. FSU has hit into five outs, four of which were well struck, with two barely staying inside the park.
Kennedy Harp gives FSU the lead (FSU 1, Jacksonville State 0, top 2)
Kennedy Harp gave FSU its first lead of the NCAA Tournament with a solo home run in the top of the second to go up 1-0. FSU has hit the ball well, even if they have just one hit so far against Jacksonville State.
Jazzy Francik escapes the jam (FSU 0, Jacksonville State 0, end 1st)
Jacksonville State put two runners on with one out in the bottom of the first, but Isa Torres made a good play on a grounder that Jazzy Francik deflected for a big out before Francik ended the inning with a strikeout. She allowed one hit and walked one batter in the inning, throwing 17 pitches.
FSU softball strands Isa Torres (FSU 0, Jacksonville State 0, mid 1st)
FSU’s struggles with runners on continued in the first inning, with Isa Torres getting stranded at second after working a leadoff walk. Jaysoni Beachum and Ashtyn Danley both hit the ball hard, but Jacksonville State’s outfielders were able to catch both line drives.
FSU vs Jacksonville State has started
FSU is the visiting team in the game, and Isa Torres opened the game with a four-pitch walk against Jacksonville State.
FSU softball is the road team vs. Jacksonville State
Despite FSU playing at home and being the No. 1 seed in the Tallahassee Regional, the Seminoles are the designated road team in Saturday’s game against Jacksonville State. Since FSU was the home team vs. Stetson and Jacksonville State was the road team vs UCF, the Gamecocks get to be the home team.
UCF crushed Stetson 10-1 in the first game on Saturday, sending the Hatters to the losers’ bracket, where they will play the winner of FSU and Jacksonville State after that game concludes. UCF is one win away from advancing to the Super Regional round.
Jacksonville State’s starting lineup
- RF Emma Elrod
- CF Morgan Nowakowski
- DP Amber Reed
- 1B Kailey Martin
- SS Aria Davis
- C Makalyn Kyser
- 2B Ashley Phillips
- 3B Jaci Underwood
- LF Haleigh Cushingberry
- SP Jaliyah Holmes
FSU softball’s starting lineup
- SS Isa Torres
- 3B Jaysoni Beachum
- LF Ashtyn Danley
- C Anna Hinde
- RF Bella Ruggiero
- CF Kennedy Harpe
- DP Shelby McKenzie
- 1B Hayley Griggs
- 2B Makenna Sturgis
- SP Jazzy Francik
What channel is FSU softball vs. Jacksonville State on today?
- TV Channel: None
- Streaming: ESPN+
The game between FSU and Jacksonville State will not be broadcast on TV, but it will be streamed live on ESPN+. Clay Matvick and Raine Wilson will call the game from JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee, Florida.
FSU softball vs. Jacksonville State time today
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Tallahassee, Florida
The game between FSU and Jacksonville State is set to start at 2:30 p.m. ET. FSU is 31-3 at home this season, and Jacksonville State is 20-7 on the road.
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