Top Performers

Florida State:

• Katie Dack: 2 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 2B
• Kennedy Harp: 2 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 3B
• Hallie Wacaser: 3 AB, 2 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 1 HR

Louisiana Tech:

• Claire Raley: 2 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 1 2B
• Alexis Gilio: 3 AB, 1 H
• Elena Heng: 3 AB, 1 H

FSU Softball Wins, Run-Rules LA Tech

Final: LA Tech 1, Florida State 9

Krystina Harley flies out to center field, but she brings in the RBI for the win. 

FSU has Oklahoma State up next. 

McKenna Reid and Ashtyn Danley combined to give up one run in five innings. 

Winning Run At Third - Bottom 5th

LA Tech 1, Florida State 8

Amaya Ross advances to third base on a ground-out. 

FSU's Winning Runner On Base

Amaya Ross doubles. She's on second. 

No outs.

Run-Rule Reminder

When Is The NCAA Softball Run Rule Used?

The run-ahead rule, often referred to as a "mercy rule" or "run rule" states that if one team is up by eight or more runs after five or more equal innings, the home plate umpire can declare a run-ahead rule and end the game.

FSU Hits Fourth Bomb - Bottom 5th

LA Tech 1, Florida State 8

Hallie Wacaser hits the fourth homerun of the day for the Noles. 

We might be headed towards a run-rule. 

You get a home run. You get a home run. Everyone gets a home run‼️‼️

Hallie hits our fourth home run of the game to make it 8-1‼️‼️

📺FloSports #Team42 pic.twitter.com/O6wCmtC9Fy

— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) February 8, 2025

LA Tech Gets First Run - Top 5th

LA Tech 1, Florida State 6

Claire Raley gets across home plate to give Tech their first run of the afternoon. 

Ashtyn Danley, who got the start against OK State in the first PVCC game, comes out in relief for FSU.

Shull Gets Out Of Inning - Top 5th

Shull cleans up and gets out of the inning without giving up any more runs. 

Ryleigh Shull Replaces Allie Floyd - Bottom 4th

LA Tech 0, Florida State 6

LA Tech has changed pitchers. 

Shull pops Beachum up for the first out of the inning. 

Floyd ends the day having given up three homers. 

Krystina Hartley HR

LA Tech 0, Florida State 6

Hartley brings the two FSU runners home in a three-run shot to the left. 

Seminoles go up big in the 4th inning. 

KRYSTINA HARTLEY OBLITERATED A SOFTBALL OMG‼️‼️‼️

6-0 NOLES🍢

📺FloSports#Team42 pic.twitter.com/CWJDLz7Eg6

— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) February 8, 2025

Two On For FSU - Bottom 4th

Allie Floyd trying to get out of a pickle with two FSU runners on. 

No outs. 

Headed To 4th Inning

LA Tech 0, Florida State 3

Raley snags the last out from 3rd base. 

LA Tech gets another chance to catch up as FSU adds one run. 

Hope you didn't blink!

Raley shows off her 😺 like reflexes and snags the liner to end the frame
📺 @FloCollegeSB#BarkLouder pic.twitter.com/C7z0xksxmo

— LA Tech Softball (@LATechSB) February 8, 2025

Kennedy Harp Brings In Dack - Bottom 3rd

LA Tech 0, Florida State 3

FSU puts another run on the board while they had two outs. 

Solid hit from Kennedy Harp. 

Runner on third. 

Kennedy Harp 🤝 Finding Third Base

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— FloCollege | Softball (@FloCollegeSB) February 8, 2025

Headed To Bottom 3rd

LA Tech 0, Florida State 2

FSU is still leading by two runs. They'll have another chance to add more. 

FSU Turns Double-Play - Top 3rd

LA Tech 0, Florida State 2

Seminoles nab two quick outs.

Jaysoni Beachum 😉 Jessi Warren

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— FloCollege | Softball (@FloCollegeSB) February 8, 2025

Jahni Kerr HR - Bottom 2nd

LA Tech 0, Florida State 2

Jahni Kerr hit's her first homerun of the season. Allie Floyd's given up two runs this game, both HRs. 

Jahni Kerr sends it to the ocean 🚀🌊

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— FloCollege | Softball (@FloCollegeSB) February 8, 2025

Two Quick Outs For FSU

LA Tech 0, Florida State 1

Allie Floyd is getting FSU to pop up often.

Two outs in the bottom of the 2nd. 

Raley Left On Base - Bottom 2nd

LA Tech 0, Florida State 1

FSU gets the third out with Raley on 3rd. 

The teams switch sides once again, with FSU up by one point. 

Claire Raley Triple - Top 2nd

LA Tech 0, Florida State 1

LA Tech already has one in scoring position to start the 2nd inning.

One on, one out.

Claire Raley shows off her wheels with a triple to right-center 🏃‍♀️🌬️

📺 @FloCollegeSB#BarkLouder pic.twitter.com/sdWD97d5kZ

— LA Tech Softball (@LATechSB) February 8, 2025

Watch Katie Dack HR

DACK JACK 💥#PVCC | @PVCollegeSB | @FSU_Softball pic.twitter.com/RkuMWuC750

— FloCollege | Softball (@FloCollegeSB) February 8, 2025

Floyd Ends Inning With K - Top 2nd

Allie Floyd gets LA Tech out of a pinch and gets the final out. 

But not without Katie Dack hitting a home run, and getting the first run of the game. 

FSU's Edenfield Singles To Left

LA Tech 0, Florida State 1

Edenfield ends up at first. 

1 one, 2 out. 

Dack Smashes Another HR

LA Tech 0, Florida State 1

It's a solo homerun for Katie Dack, and just like that FSU goes up by 1.

2 outs in the inning. 

Dack Up Next - Bottom 1st

LA Tech 0, Florida State 0

Katie Dack hit a grand slam that helpe FSU win against LA Tech yesterday. 

Torres Grounds Out - Bottom 1st

Beachum is up next, she had a big game against OK State in the first game of PVCC.

Allie Floyd Pitching For LA Tech

Floyd has 14 innings pitched and a 2-0 record during PVCC.

Isa Torres is the first batter. 

LA Tech Pop Fly Is 3rd Out

LA Tech 0, Florida State 0

Florida State will get their first chance at batting next. 

LA Tech left one one base.

Almost Gametime - Top 1st

LA Tech 0, Florida State 0

About five minutes until the LA Tech vs. Florida State rematch at PVCC.

Isa Torres Has Been Nonstop At PVCC

✨ GOLD GLOVE ENERGY 🏹 Isa Torres is LOCKED IN as the No. 1 shortstop in the nation!

💪 Watch her work! 🎥🥎 #fsusoftball@FSU_Softball | @PVCollegeSB #PVCC #pvchallenge #accsoftball #collegesoftball #ncaasoftball pic.twitter.com/T6pnL0igZf

— FloCollege | Softball (@FloCollegeSB) February 8, 2025

LA Tech Vs. Florida State Softball Starting Lineups

Louisiana Tech

• CF: Alexis Gilio (#24) - L
• LF: Elena Heng (#17) - L
• RF: Alannah Rogers (#1) - L
• C: Addison Snyder (#5) - R
• 1B: Reagan Marchant (#23) - R
• 3B: Claire Raley (#7) - R
• SS: Nicole Hammoude (#44) - R
• 2B: Kb Briley (#11) - R
• DP: Allie Furr (#12) - L
• P: Allie Floyd (#0) - R

Florida State

• SS: Isa Torres (#3) - R
• 3B: Jaysoni Beachum (#42) - R
• DP: Katie Dack (#77) - R
• C: Michaela Edenfield (#51) - R
• CF: Kennedy Harp (#23) - R
• RF: Hallie Wacaser (#1) - R
• 1B: Amaya Ross (#12) - R
• LF: Jahni Kerr (#4) - L
• 2B: Annabelle Widra (#66) - R
• P: Makenna Reid (#31) - L

LA Tech Vs. FSU Softball Start Time

LA Tech will play Florida State once more in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge. 

The game begins at 5:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 8. 

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕...@LATechSB vs @FSU_Softball

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— FloCollege | Softball (@FloCollegeSB) February 8, 2025

LA Tech Softball Results From PVCC

• LA Tech 9, Northern Colorado 4
• Florida State 6, LA Tech 3
• LA Tech 6, Oklahoma State 1
• Northern Colorado 8, LA Tech 4

FSU Softball Results From PVCC

• Oklahoma State 9, Florida State 6
• Florida State 7, Northern Colorado 1
• Florida State 6, LA Tech 3

Louisiana Tech Upsets Oklahoma State Softball At PVCC

FSU Defeats Louisiana Tech In Second Win Of Season 

Florida State Softball Schedule At PVCC

Feb. 6:

• 11 a.m. ET – Florida State vs. Oklahoma State
• 2 p.m. ET – Florida State vs. Northern Colorado

Feb. 7:

• 2 p.m. ET – Florida State vs. LA Tech

Feb. 8:

• 5 p.m. ET – Florida State vs. LA Tech
• 8 p.m. ET – Florida State vs. Oklahoma State

Louisiana Tech Softball Schedule At PVCC

PVCC Session 1

Feb. 6

• 5 p.m. – Northern Colorado vs. LA Tech

Feb. 7

• 2 p.m. – Florida State vs. LA Tech
• 5 p.m. – Oklahoma State vs. LA Tech

Feb. 8

• 2 p.m. – LA Tech vs. Northern Colorado
• 5 p.m. – LA Tech vs. Florida State

How To Watch the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge 2025

Watch the 2025 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge on FloSoftball, FloCollege and the FloSports App.

FloSoftball will be streaming several NCAA Division I College Softball tournaments, including the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Rocket City Softball Showcase, FAU Paradise Classic, and the FAU Joan Joyce Classic.

FSU All-Americans

D1Softball Preseason All-Americans

First Team

• SS - Isa Torres - Florida State
• 3B - Jaysoni Beachum - Florida State

Second Team

• C - Michaela Edenfield - Florida State

Softball America Preseason All-Americans

First Team

• SS - Isa Torres - Florida State
• 3B - Jaysoni Beachum - Florida State

Second Team

• C - Michaela Edenfield - Florida State

Florida State Softball Top 25 Rankings 🥎

ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll:

• 12. Florida State

2025 NFCA Coaches Poll:

• 9. Florida State

D1Softball Preseason Top 25:

• 8. Florida State

Softball America 2025 Preseason Poll:

• 10. Florida State

Puerto Vallarta College Challenge 2025 Schedule

All Times Eastern.

PVCC Session 1

Feb. 6

• 11 a.m. – Florida State vs. Oklahoma State
• 2 p.m. – Florida State vs. Northern Colorado
• 5 p.m. – Northern Colorado vs. LA Tech

Feb. 7

• 2 p.m. – Florida State vs. LA Tech
• 5 p.m. – Oklahoma State vs. LA Tech
• 8 p.m. – Northern Colorado vs. Oklahoma State

Feb. 8

• 2 p.m. – LA Tech vs. Northern Colorado
• 5 p.m. – LA Tech vs. Florida State
• 8 p.m. – Oklahoma State vs. Florida State

PVCC Session 2

Feb. 12

• 1 p.m. – North Dakota State vs. BYU

Feb. 13

• 11 a.m. – Florida International vs. Boise State
• 2 p.m. – North Dakota State vs. Boise State
• 5 p.m. – BYU vs. Illinois State
• 8 p.m. – Indiana vs. North Dakota State

Feb. 14

• 11 a.m. – Florida International vs. Illinois State
• 1:30 p.m. – Florida International vs. North Dakota State
• 4 p.m. – Illinois State vs. Indiana
• 7 p.m. – Boise State vs. Indiana
• 10:30 p.m. – Boise State vs. BYU

Feb. 15

• 11 a.m. – Illinois State vs. North Dakota State
• 2 p.m. – Indiana vs. BYU
• 5 p.m. – BYU vs. Florida International
• 8 p.m. – Boise State vs. Florida International

ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll

• 1. Texas (15) – Previous: 2
• 2. Florida (4) – Previous: 3
• 3. Oklahoma (6) – Previous: 1
• 4. Oklahoma State – Previous: 7
• 5. Tennessee – Previous: 9
• 6. UCLA – Previous: 5
• 7. Texas A&M – Previous: 10
• 8. Duke – Previous: 8
• 9. LSU – Previous: 11
• 10. Texas Tech – Previous: –
• 11. Alabama – Previous: 6
• 12. Florida State – Previous: 14
• 13. Arkansas – Previous: 17
• 14. Georgia – Previous: 13
• 15. Missouri – Previous: 12
• 16. Nebraska – Previous: –
• 17. Arizona – Previous: 15
• 18. Virginia Tech – Previous: 18
• 19. Baylor – Previous: 16
• 20. Northwestern – Previous: 23
• 21. California – Previous: RV
• 22. Michigan – Previous: RV
• 23. Stanford – Previous: 4
• 23. Oregon – Previous: 20
• 25. Mississippi State – Previous: 22

Others Receiving Votes: Liberty (46), Virginia (40), Penn State (28), Washington (25), Clemson (21), Ole Miss (17), Indiana (12), Texas State (10), Auburn (8), Miami-OH (5), Boston U. (5), Kentucky (5), San Diego State (5), Omaha (4), South Carolina (3), Louisiana (1), Utah (1)

When Is The Puerto Vallarta Softball Tournament?

Session 1 for PVCC will take place February 6-9th, followed by Session 2 from February 13-16th.

Where Is The Puerto Vallarta Softball Tournament?  

The Puerto Vallarta College Challenge is at Nancy Almaraz Field in Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico.

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