
No. 4/5 Softball Set To Host Florida Tournament
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Softball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 4/5 Florida softball team (14-0) will carry its undefeated record into the weekend, hosting the Florida Tournament at Katie Pressly Stadium from Feb. 20-22.
Lindenwood, Longwood and Middle Tennessee will each make the trip to Gainesville for the 10-game tournament.
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Lindenwood, Longwood and Middle Tennessee will each make the trip to Gainesville for the 10-game tournament.
2026 Florida Tournament Schedule
| Time | Home Team | Visiting Team | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 20th | |||
| 10:30 a.m. | Lindenwood | Longwood | Stats |
| 1:00 p.m. | Lindenwood | Middle Tennessee | Stats |
| 3:30 p.m. | Florida | Longwood | Stats | Audio |
| 6:00 p.m. | Florida | Middle Tennessee | Stats | Audio |
| Saturday, February 21st | |||
| 9 a.m. | Middle Tennessee | Lindenwood | Stats |
| 11:30 a.m. | Middle Tennessee | Longwood | Stats |
| 2 p.m. | Florida | Lindenwood | Stats | Audio |
| 4:30 p.m. | Florida | Longwood | Stats | Audio |
| Sunday, February 22nd | |||
| 9 a.m. | Longwood | Lindenwood | Stats |
| 11:30 a.m. | Florida | Middle Tennessee | Stats | Audio |
Florida versus Florida Tournaments Opponents
Longwood (1-7)
| Head Coach | Dr. Megan Brown |
|---|---|
| Career Record | 132-145 (.477) |
| Florida All-Time Record vs. | 16-0 |
| Streak | 16 straight wins |
| Last Matchup | Feb. 15, 2020 | UF 11, LW 0 (5 Innings) - Gainesville, Fla. |
| Record vs. In Gainesville | 16-0 |
Lindenwood (5-3)
| Head Coach | Erin Brown |
|---|---|
| Career Record | 470-433 (.520) |
| Florida All-Time Record vs. | The two teams have never played each other |
Middle Tennessee (2-7)
| Head Coach | Jeff Breeden |
|---|---|
| Career Record | 299-389 (.435) |
| Florida All-Time Record vs. | The two teams have never played each other |
NOTABLES:
- The Gators have never played against either Lindenwood or Middle Tennessee in program history
- All 16 of Florida's matchups against Longwood have been played in Gainesville
- As a team, the Gators lead the NCAA in total runs (132) doubles (33) hits (153) and runs batted in (131)
- Florida also ranks in the top-three in home runs (32), pitching shutouts (4) and walks (63)
- Taylor Shumaker leads the nation in runs scored (20) and Ava Brown leads the nation in saves (3) in the circle and walks (16) at the plate
- Jocelyn Erickson, Kenleigh Cahalan and Gabi Comia each have 21 hits, tied for second-most of any player in the NCAA
Follow Along
The Gators will have radio coverage for all five Florida's games on WRUF 98.1 FM/850 AM or FloridaGators.com with Ryan Urquhart, Sky Lebron and Marty Pallman.FOLLOW THE GATORS
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