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Texas State softball, seeded No. 3, faces No. 6 seed James Madison in the Sun Belt tournament quarterfinals. The Bobcats aim for NCAA Tournament qualification after a strong finish to the regular season.
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Texas State softball begins its journey through the Sun Belt tournament as the No. 3 seed Thursday, facing No. 6 seed James Madison in the quarterfinals.
The Bobcats ended the regular season by run-ruling Appalachian State, carrying the momentum into the postseason. The Bobcats might not have won the regular season title, but Texas State is poised to make the NCAA Tournament thanks to strong nonconference wins.
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Texas State also faced JMU in the first round last season, eventually falling in a 2-0 upset. If they're able to get revenge over the Dukes, the Bobcats will face either No. 2 seed Marshall or the winner of Georgia Southern and Coastal Carolina.
All games will be held at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park in Lafayette, La. Here is what to know as the conference tournament gets underway.
Texas State pitcher MAdison Azua (22) throws a pitch during the game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Bobcat Softball Stadium on Thursday, February. 26, 2026 in San Marcos, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
Texas State softball is the No. 3 seed in the Sun Belt tournament.
Texas State will play No. 6 seed James Madison in the quarterfinals.
The Sun Belt tournament games are being held at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Where: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park in Lafayette, La.
TV channel/Streaming: ESPN+, ESPN2 (championship)