No. 15 FSU softball heads to Norman to face No. 2 Oklahoma in Women's College World Series rematch
Florida State softball left Tallahassee Wednesday morning and is en route to Norman, Oklahoma for its 10th straight NCAA Super Regional appearance.
The Seminoles' postseason foe, the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners, will be waiting for them at Love's Field on Thursday at 7 p.m.
To continue its path to the Women's College World Series, the Seminoles must take out the seven-time defending champs that are in search of its fourth straight title.
Thursday's Super Regionals will be a rematch of last year's World Series and the 2021 season. It will also be the second time in school history that FSU traveled to play at Love's Field.
FSU won its home regional last week after going 3-0 against Chattanooga, UCF, and Auburn. While for Oklahoma, it defeated Cleveland State in its regional opener and then beat Oregon twice.
FSU softball head coach Lonni Alameda returns to face her former team
Before her prolific coaching career, FSU coach Lonni Alameda was once a Boomer Sooner.
For the second time in her 15 years at FSU, Alameda will be making her return to Norman to face her alma mater.
After starting her college career at St. Mary's University, an NAIA school, she transferred to OU in 1989-92. Alameda played softball and volleyball for the Sooners.
She was a two-time All-Big Eight selection as an infielder.
Senior Allison Royalty ruled out. Pitching staff a concern FSU
The pitching staff for FSU has been night and day all season long.
One thing Alameda cannot afford is one of her starters to go down.
The Seminoles will be without their senior pitcher, Allison Royalty. Royalty was shaken up in her last game against Auburn when she came in as the relief pitcher.
Royalty has missed time due to her significant injury during the regular season. When asked about the senior pitcher after the Auburn game, Alameda said she would be day-to-day.
With Royalty out, the Seminoles could be down two starting pitchers. Sophomore Makenna Reid hasn't played since Apr. 21 and is still day-to-day.
Alameda must depend on her two freshmen, Ashtyn Danley and Mimi Gooden.
How to watch No. 15 FSU softball at No. 2 Oklahoma
Who: No. 18 FSU (46-14, 19-5 ACC) vs. No. 2 Oklahoma (52-6, 22-5 in Big 12)
Where: Thursday, 7 p.m. at Love's Field, Norman, Okla.
TV/Radio: ESPN 2
This story will be updated.
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
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