Florida State softball was upset by Stetson 8-3 in their NCAA tournament opener, putting them on the brink of elimination. The Seminoles will face the loser of the UCF–Jacksonville State game in an elimination match on Saturday.
Key points
Florida State softball lost to Stetson 8-3
The loss puts FSU on the brink of elimination
FSU will face the loser of UCF–Jacksonville State next
Stetson scored two runs on a home run early in the game
FSU committed an error and allowed seven runs on 12 hits
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Florida State softball stunned by Stetson in NCAA opener
FSU, which did not anticipate an early challenge in the Tallahassee Regional, now drops into the loser’s bracket and will face the loser of the UCF–Jacksonville State game on Saturday in an elimination contest at 2:30 p.m..
The Seminoles (seven hits) struggled to contain Stetson’s offense, allowing seven runs on 12 hits and committing an error. The Hatters set the tone early, jumping ahead 2-0 on a two-run home run before adding another blast in a three-run inning to take control.
FSU softball’s Jaysoni Beachum makes a catch as the Seminoles host Stetson in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May, 15, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Florida State vs Stetson softball game?
The final score was Florida State 3, Stetson 8.
What does Florida State's loss to Stetson mean for their NCAA tournament chances?
The loss puts Florida State in the loser's bracket, meaning they must win their next game to avoid elimination.
When will Florida State softball play their next game after losing to Stetson?
Florida State will play their next game on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against the loser of the UCF–Jacksonville State game.
How did Stetson take control of the game against Florida State?
Stetson took control early by scoring two runs on a home run and later added another three-run inning.
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FSU softball’s Jaysoni Beachum watches a fly ball as the Seminoles host Stetson in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May, 15, 2026.
FSU softball’s Jazzy Francik high fives Hayley Griggs after an out as the Seminoles host Stetson in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May, 15, 2026.
Stetson softball players wear colorful wigs and cheer on their team in the NCAA Tallahassee regional against Florida State on Friday, May 15, 2026 at JoAnne Graf Field.
Stetson softball’s Madelyn Synoracki catches a fly ball against Florida State in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May 15, 2026 at JoAnne Graf Field.
Stetson softball players celebrate a home run in the NCAA Tallahassee regional against Florida State on Friday, May 15, 2026 at JoAnne Graf Field.
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FSU softball’s Jaysoni Beachum makes a catch as the Seminoles host Stetson in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May, 15, 2026.
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FSU softball’s Jaysoni Beachum makes a catch as the Seminoles host Stetson in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May, 15, 2026.
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FSU softball’s Jaysoni Beachum watches a fly ball as the Seminoles host Stetson in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May, 15, 2026.
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FSU softball’s Jazzy Francik high fives Hayley Griggs after an out as the Seminoles host Stetson in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May, 15, 2026.
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Stetson softball players wear colorful wigs and cheer on their team in the NCAA Tallahassee regional against Florida State on Friday, May 15, 2026 at JoAnne Graf Field.
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Stetson softball’s Madelyn Synoracki catches a fly ball against Florida State in the NCAA Tallahassee regional on Friday, May 15, 2026 at JoAnne Graf Field.
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Stetson softball players celebrate a home run in the NCAA Tallahassee regional against Florida State on Friday, May 15, 2026 at JoAnne Graf Field.
Jazzy Francik surrendered both home runs and was lifted after 5 1/3 innings with FSU trailing 5-1. She finished with five strikeouts. Ashtyn Danley provided a brief spark in relief, hitting a two-run homer to cut the deficit to two, but Stetson quickly responded with two more runs to extend the lead to 7-3.
Florida State’s offense stalled late, going scoreless over the final two innings as Stetson continued to apply pressure at the plate. Bella Dimitrijevic entered in relief after Danley’s 2 .1 innings, but the Seminoles could not close the gap.
Amber Chumley paced the Hatters with three hits and four RBIs in the upset win.
Florida State now faces a must-win scenario Saturday in a double header to keep Women's College World Series hopes alive.
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics and Big Bend Preps for the Tallahassee Democrat. If you like to pitch a story on a high school athlete, don't hesitate to get in touch with him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
