UCF softball benefits from key video review vs. FSU in NCAA Regional

[ASFN Admin]

What could've been a crushing blow for UCF softball turned out to be a massive break.

In the third inning of the winner-take-all Tallahassee Regional final on May 17, Florida State's Shelby McKenzie slapped a single off UCF pitcher Lena Elkins' glove and into center field. That unloaded the bases, as the ensuing throw sailed over catcher Beth Damon, giving the Seminoles a 4-2 advantage.

But it didn't hold up.

Gutting turn of events. After this hit plated the Seminoles’ first run, @FSU_Softball loaded the bases.

The ‘Noles then appeared to take a 4-2 lead… but… Anna Hinde left second base too early before the pitch.

Side retired by replay.

2-1 UCF Mid 3

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— Warchant.com (@Warchant) May 17, 2026

Knights coach Cindy Ball-Malone challenged that FSU runner Anna Hinde left second base before Elkins released the pitch. A video review confirmed the infraction, wiping all three runs off the board and allowing UCF to keep a 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning.


Florida State won the first contest of the day 2-1 at Joanne Graf Field. The team that claims Game 2 will advance to NCAA Tournament Super Regionals.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: UCF softball wins huge challenge vs Florida State in NCAA Tournament

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