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Knights Secure Sixth Straight NCAA Berth Despite Recent Setback
11 May
Summary
- UCF softball earned its sixth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance.
- The Knights lost in the Big 12 Conference tournament quarterfinals.
- UCF begins NCAA play against Jacksonville State on May 15.
The UCF softball team has earned a spot in the NCAA tournament for the sixth consecutive season, maintaining a program-record streak. The Knights, with an overall record of 38-16-1, are the second seed in the Tallahassee Regional.
Their participation follows a recent setback in the Big 12 Conference tournament, where they were defeated 6-5 in the quarterfinals by Kansas. During that game, Beth Damon hit her 16th home run of the season, contributing to the program's single-season record of 67 home runs. Pitcher Isabella Vega had a challenging outing, allowing three hits and two earned runs over 4⅔ innings.
UCF's opening game in the double-elimination regional tournament is scheduled for May 15 against Jacksonville State. The Knights have previously reached the Super Regionals once in 2022. Last year, they advanced past the regional round by eliminating Eastern Illinois and Michigan before being knocked out by the eventual national champions, Texas.
