May 18, 2026, 6:09 p.m. ET

Florida State Seminoles catcher Madi Frey (24) tries to tag UCF Knights infielder Samantha Rey (2) as she dives into home plate. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 in their first game on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Florida State Seminoles catcher Madi Frey (24) tries to tag UCF Knights infielder Samantha Rey (2) as she dives into home plate. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 in their first game on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratThe UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratThe UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles celebrate a run. UCF Knights celebrate their victory after they defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Florida State Seminoles celebrate a run. UCF Knights celebrate their victory after they defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratThe UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles utility player Hayley Griggs (1) slides into home — the run would be removed after a challenge from the UCF coach showed another player was caught leaving base early. The UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Florida State Seminoles utility player Hayley Griggs (1) slides into home — the run would be removed after a challenge from the UCF coach showed another player was caught leaving base early. The UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles pitcher Ashtyn Danley (11) swings at the pitch. The UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Florida State Seminoles pitcher Ashtyn Danley (11) swings at the pitch. The UCF Knights defeated the Florida State Seminoles 4-2 in the final game of the NCAA Tallahassee regional finals Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles catcher Anna Hinde (77) swings at the pitch. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles catcher Anna Hinde (77) swings at the pitch. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles outfielder Kennedy Harp (23) scoops up the ball to throw it in. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles outfielder Kennedy Harp (23) scoops up the ball to throw it in. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles head coach Lonni Alameda heads onto the field to talk to her players. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles head coach Lonni Alameda heads onto the field to talk to her players. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles infielder Isa Torres (3) gets the out at second and throws to first. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles infielder Isa Torres (3) gets the out at second and throws to first. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles infielder Hayley Griggs (1) and her teammates celebrate her home run. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles infielder Hayley Griggs (1) and her teammates celebrate her home run. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles infielder Jaysoni Beachum (42) tries to tag the runner as they dive into third base. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles infielder Jaysoni Beachum (42) tries to tag the runner as they dive into third base. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles pitcher Jazzy Francik (32) winds up to pitch. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles pitcher Jazzy Francik (32) winds up to pitch. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles outfielder Bella Dimitrijevic (44) celebrates getting the third out. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles outfielder Bella Dimitrijevic (44) celebrates getting the third out. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles Anna Hinde (77) makes contact with the pitch. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles Anna Hinde (77) makes contact with the pitch. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles utility player Avery Dockery (16) celebrates her teammate’s homer run. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles utility player Avery Dockery (16) celebrates her teammate’s homer run. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles utility player Makenna Sturgis (6) and catcher Madi Frey (24) celebrate their teammate’s home run. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles utility player Makenna Sturgis (6) and catcher Madi Frey (24) celebrate their teammate’s home run. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratThe Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida State Seminoles infielder Isa Torres (3) gets the out at second and throws to first. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Florida State Seminoles infielder Isa Torres (3) gets the out at second and throws to first. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the UCF Knights 2-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The teams must play one more game to determine the NCAA Tallahassee regional winner.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat