Texas State softball will fight to extend its NCAA Tournament stay Saturday, facing Florida A&M in the Gainesville Regional. The loser’s season will come to a close, while the winner faces Georgia Tech at 2 p.m. for a chance to play Sunday against Florida.
The Bobcats fell Friday to the Yellowjackets 2-1, a pitching duel marred by costly mistakes. Texas State recorded three hits through seven innings, unable to support pitcher Madison Azua’s two-hit, one-earned-run, complete game performance. The bats will need to find some momentum ahead of a potential rematch with Georgia Tech.
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Florida run-ruled FAMU 12-0 to open the regional. The Rattlers are ranked 166th in RPI, but should not be underestimated. They took Marshall to the brink in February, losing 3-2, and are led by Southwestern Conference Player of the Year Amari Brown.
Texas State needs to win four games in a row to qualify for the Super Regionals. Here are live updates from Texas State’s matchup with FAMU.
Texas State Bobcats starting pitcher Maddy Azua (22) celebrates after beating the No. 3 Texas Tech Red Raiders 3-0 at Bobcat Softball Stadium in San Marcos, April 15, 2026. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)
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3. Aiyana Coleman, 1B
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6. Karmyn Bass, DP
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2026 Gainesville Regional softball schedule
All times in CT
Friday, May 14
Game 1 — (6) Florida 12, Florida A&M 0
Game 2 — Georgia Tech 2, Texas State 1
Saturday, May 15
Game 3 — Florida vs. Georgia Tech | 9 a.m.
Game 4 — Texas State vs. Florida A&M | 11:30 a.m.
Game 5 — Winner of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 3 | 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 16
Game 6 — Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 11 a.m.
Game 7 (If necessary) — Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5 | 1:30 p.m.