Gainesville Regional Schedule
Friday, May 19
Game 1, 12:30 p.m. - USF (47-23) vs. North Carolina (48-17)
Game 2, 5:00 p.m. - Florida Atlantic (33-23) vs. Florida (42-23)

Saturday, May 20
Game 3, TBA - Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
Game 4, TBA - Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2
Game 5, TBA - Winner of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 3

Sunday, May 21
Game 6, TBA - Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 3
Game 7, TBA - Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 3 (if necessary)

Florida Atlantic University Softball Postseason Notables

2006 is the seventh NCAA Tournament appearance for Florida Atlantic. The Owls also qualified each season from 1999 to 2004.

The Owls’ last victory in the postseason came in May 21, 2004, a 1-0 decision over Mississippi State in the Lincoln (Neb.) Regional.

Four current Owls have played in the NCAA Tournament previously. Senior Jessica Sachs (2003, 2004) and juniors Jenna Lopez and Marlene Lopez (both 2004) were part of previous postseason teams at FAU, while junior Mandie Fishback played in the NCAA Tournament as a sophomore at Tennessee in 2004. A fifth Owl, junior Tara Grady, did not play in FAU’s 2004 tournament appearance.

Portions of this release courtesy of Florida Atlantic Athletic Communications