#9 Seed·Tallahassee Regional
Alameda's Champs Survive A UCF Scare
Our Pick
Florida State
CAUTIOUSLonni Alameda hit 1,000 wins and won her 20th ACC Tournament. But UCF brings Sierra Humphreys (13 HR, 56 RBI, All-Big 12 First Team) and Isabella Vega (2.88 ERA, .180 BAA) — a 2-seed that could push FSU to Sunday. Jacksonville State is hot off a first CUSA title. This is the upset card if Francik isn't sharp.
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Florida StateFAVORITE
BatIsa Torres — ACC Player + Defensive POY
CircleJazzy Francik — ACC POY, 0.77 tourney ERA
2
UCFTHREAT
BatSierra Humphreys — 13 HR, 56 RBI, All-Big 12
CircleIsabella Vega — 2.88 ERA, .180 BAA, 5 SV
6 players named All-Big 12; six straight postseason appearances.
3
Jacksonville StateDARK HORSE
BatMorgan Nowakowski — CUSA Tournament MVP
CircleJaliyah Holmes — 3.38 ERA, team-leading
First CUSA championship in program history.
4
StetsonEASY OUT
CircleHayley Arnold — 7 shutout IP in ASUN title game
6th ASUN title; local rivalry edge.
X-Factor
Vega vs. Francik in a likely winners' bracket meeting. If UCF wins it, FSU has to climb out of the elimination bracket against a hot JSU.
