Seminoles Move On to 11th Consecutive Regional Final in 5-1 Win Over UCF

TALLAHASSEE - The No. 15 Florida State softball team (45-14) used an all-around effort in a 5-1 win over UCF (31-24) to advance to its 11th consecutive Regional Final on Saturday night at JoAnne Graf Field.

After the start time was delayed four hours due to inclement weather, both teams went down in order in the first inning. FSU got the offense going as Michaela Edenfield hit a one-out double down the right field line to put her in scoring position. Devyn Flaherty singled to second base to put runners on the corners, and Jahni Kerr walked to load the bases for Amaya Ross. Ross hit a flyball deep enough to score Edenfield to give the Noles the lead. Hallie Wacaser was hit by a pitch to reload the bases and a wild pitch and an error allowed Flaherty and Kerr to both score. Kaley Mudge and Jaysoni Beachum each drew a walk to load the bases for Harding who delivered with a double off of the wall to bring two more runs to give the Noles a 5-0 lead.

The Seminoles put together a masterclass showing in the pitching and defensive aspects of the game. Mimi Gooden improved to 5-1 this season as she pitched 4.1 innings and allowed just one run on three hits while striking out one in her first career NCAA Tournament appearance. Gooden retired nine consecutive batters from the second and fourth innings to keep the Knights in check. Ashtyn Danley came on in the fifth inning and pitched the final 2.2 innings and allowed just one hit during her time in the circle.

FSU is scheduled to play tomorrow at 4 p.m. The Seminoles will take on the winner of Game 5 of the Tallahassee Regional which is set to begin at 10 p.m. on Saturday night.

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Seminoles Move On to 11th Consecutive Regional Final in 5-1 Win Over UCF

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Team Stats

Jaysoni Beachum

Kalei Harding

Michaela Edenfield

Devyn Flaherty

Players Mentioned

Jaysoni Beachum

Ashtyn Danley

Michaela Edenfield

Devyn Flaherty

Mimi Gooden

Jahni Kerr

Kaley Mudge

Amaya Ross

Hallie Wacaser

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