Fansided · Feb 3
Florida’s path in 2026 may be determined by an X-factor hiding in plain sight
May 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Florida Gators pitcher Ava Brown (00) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn ImagesThe 2025 season for Florida Softball wasn’t a failure by any means. The Gators won 48 games, earned the No. 3 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, and made it back to the Women’s College World Series. Once in Oklahoma City, though, the Florida couldn’t repeat its 2024 run, and the Gators were bounced after two games.