What to know about Florida softball vs Texas Tech NCAA Gainesville Super Regional

Florida softball will host the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional May 22-24, marking the program’s 17th appearance in the round before the Women’s College World Series. The Gators will face Texas Tech in a best-of-three series at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, with the first game scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday on ESPN2. Florida dominated its regional round, defeating Florida A&M 12-0 and Georgia Tech 8-0, the latter thanks to Kenleigh Cahalan’s three-run home run in the 11th pitch of an at-bat. Texas Tech, meanwhile, rallied from an 8-0 deficit against Ole Miss to tie the game 8-8 before winning in extra innings 10-9. The Red Raiders then shut out the Rebels 14-2 in their regional finale. The Super Regional begins Friday at 11 a.m. with Game 1 on ESPN2, followed by Game 2 Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on ABC. Florida’s appearance marks its first time playing on network TV this season. A potential Game 3 on Sunday remains undetermined in timing and broadcast. This is Florida’s first Super Regional since 2025, when the Gators won two of three games against Georgia before falling in the deciding match. Texas Tech enters with a strong regional performance, including a dramatic walk-off victory. The series will determine which team advances to the Women’s College World Series.