Texas Tech vs. Florida Box Score: Final Stats From 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals
Texas Tech scored 13 runs over the final four innings and became the first team to run-rule Florida in an NCAA Tournament game in Gainesville.
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Texas Tech defeated Florida 16-7 in Game 3 of the Gainesville Super Regional, clinching a berth in the Women's College World Series.
- Expected to be a pitching duel, the deciding game transformed into a slugfest featuring 7 combined home runs, with the Red Raiders hitting 5 to overpower the Gators.
- Umpire Paul Edds ejected Florida head coach Tim Walton in the fifth inning after he argued strike zone calls; Walton said, "he threw me out—no warning."
- Florida's 2026 season ended at 52-11, marking the first time the Gators have been run-ruled during NCAA postseason play, ending their pursuit of a 13th WCWS appearance.
- Oklahoma City awaits the Red Raiders, who secure their second consecutive appearance in the Women's College World Series after a series defined by intense competition.
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