Tampa Softball Earns Top Seed, Will Host NCAA Regional
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – The NCAA Division II Softball Committee has selected the participating teams for the 2025 NCAA Softball Championships, naming the University of Tampa as the top seed in the South Region. Four teams will participate at each of the 16 regional sites in double-elimination tournaments, held May 8-10. The 64-team championship field will start with regionals on May 8, with final rounds occurring from Thursday, May 22, through Wednesday, May 28 at Frost Stadium at Warner Park, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Spartans delivered an outstanding 2025 season, finishing the regular season with a 40–8 overall record and a 23–7 mark in Sunshine State Conference (SSC) play. Their .833 winning percentage and strong conference performance secured them their fourth consecutive SSC title, a feat clinched during a Senior Day victory over Barry University. The Spartans were formidable at Naimoli Field, posting a 29–4 home record this season.
The University of Tampa secured its spot in the 2025 NCAA DII postseason, earning the top seed in the South Region bracket, and will play host to their pod to open the tournament. Joining the Spartans in the South 1 Region bracket are No. 4 Nova Southeastern University, No. 5 Barry University, and No. 8 Spring Hill College.
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NCAA South 1 Regional Schedule
Date |
Game |
Time |
Matchup |
| 5/8/2025 | Game 1 | 12:00 pm | No. 1 Tampa vs. No. 8 Spring Hill |
| 5/8/2025 | Game 2 | 3:00 pm | No. 4 Nova Southeastern vs. No. 5 Barry |
| 5/9/2025 | Game 3 | 12:00 pm | Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 |
| 5/9/2025 | Game 4 | 3:00 pm | Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 |
| 5/9/2025 | Game 5 | 6:00 pm | Loser Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 |
| 5/10/2023 | Game 6 | 2:00 pm | Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5 |
| 5/10/2023 | Game 7 | 5:00 pm | If Winner Game 5 defeats Winner Game 3, then Game 7 is necessary |