2026 Florida SouthWestern Softball News

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Livingstone/Yzaguirre Tabbed NFCA All-Americans
Livingstone/Yzaguirre Tabbed NFCA All-Americans

Florida SouthWestern sophomores Noelani Livingstone and Zoe Yzaguirre were honored for their standout performances this season on Tuesday as the duo were both named 1st Team NFCA All-Americans in a release by the organization.

Bucs Finish Third at World Series
Bucs Finish Third at World Series

Semifinal Saturday didn’t go as planned for the #1 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers in Oxford, Alabama as after entering the day just two wins from their fourth National Championship in program history, the Bucs fell flat, dropping both of their games on the day to eliminated them from the 2026 NJCAA World Series and force FSW to settle for a third place finish.

Noelani Livingstone hits her second home run of the day for FSW. (Photo by Roy Allen)
Livingstone's Blasts Lift Bucs To Final Four

An early start and a change of venue didn’t deter the #1 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers Friday morning at the NJCAA World Series in Alabama as the Bucs broke out the whooping sticks in a 12-2 run rule win over #4 Temple to punch their ticket to the Final Four for the fifth time in the past six seasons. 

The Bucs celebrate Stephanie Basso's 1st inning home run in Thursday's win over Eastern Florida. (Photo by Roy Allen)
Bucs Walk Off Eastern Florida at NJCAA World Series

For the second straight game, sophomore Megan Veilleux played hero for the #1 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers at the NJCAA World Series in Alabama as after FSW saw a 6-0 lead disappear late against #11 Eastern Florida, Veilleux drove in Noelani Livingstone from third for a 7-6 walk off winner for the Bucs in the bottom of the 7th to advance to the tournament quarterfinals.

Mother Nature Forces More Changes at World Series
Mother Nature Forces More Changes at World Series

For the third straight day, mother nature forced changes to the schedule at the 2026 NJCAA World Series in Oxford. After a walk off win against Eastern Florida Thursday morning in another postponed game, Florida SouthWestern’s quarterfinal matchup against Temple was delayed twice Thursday night before eventually being postponed to Friday at 10:00 AM (ET) along with a venue change to Jacksonville State University. Along with a time, date, and location change, the game will also now be streamed on the NJCAA Network instead of on ESPN+.

Bucs Washed Out On Day Two of World Series
Bucs Washed Out On Day Two of World Series

The Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers were set to take on Citrus Conference rival Eastern Florida Wednesday in the third round of the 2026 NJCAA World Series in Oxford, Alabama, but Mother Nature had different plans, wreaking havoc on the tournament schedule and eventually forcing the postponement of the contest and pushing it to an early morning start Thursday.

Charlotte Graham (Photo by Roy Allen)
Bucs Edge San Jac in World Series Opener

The #1 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers won a pitcher’s dual in their opening game of the 2026 NJCAA World Series in Oxford, Alabama on Tuesday, sneaking by the San Jacinto Ravens 2-1 to advance to the third round on Wednesday where they will see a familiar face in fellow Citrus Conference mates, #11 Eastern Florida, with a trip to the quarterfinals on the line.

Bucs Draw Top Seed For 2026 NJCAA World Series
Bucs Draw Top Seed For 2026 NJCAA World Series

For the third time in program history, the Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers will head to the NJCAA World Series as the #1 seed as revealed during the NJCAA Selection Show Tuesday night.

Three Bucs Named to NFCA All-South Region Squad
Three Bucs Named to NFCA All-South Region Squad

Fresh off their 2026 FCSAA Championship, three Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers were honored by the NFCA on Monday as Zoe Yzaguirre, Noelani Livingstone, and Stephanie Basso were named to the All-South Region Team.

Photo by Simone Amaduzzi
BACK TO BACK! Bucs Win Second Straight FCSAA Championship

For the second straight season, the Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers are the queens of the FCSAA after defeating Northwest Florida State 7-6 Friday in the FCSAA Championship Game, in what was a rematch of the 2025 NJCAA National Championship Game.

Noelani Livingstone (Photo by Simone Amaduzzi)
Late Surge Lifts Bucs Into FCSAA Championship Game

It took them a little bit to get going, but once the #1 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers did, they were rolling, scoring nine runs in the final three innings of a 9-1 run rule win over the #11 Eastern Florida State Titans to punch their ticket to the 2026 FCSAA Championship Game Friday against #2 Northwest Florida State.

Stephanie Basso (Photo by Roy Allen)
Basso Bombs Lead Bucs in FCSAA Opener

Stephanie Basso blasted a pair of home runs to lead the way for the #1 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers in their FCSAA Championships opener Wednesday afternoon against #20 Seminole State in Clearwater as FSW downed the Raiders 5-1 to advance to the tournament semifinals Thursday night.

Iamurri & Gettins Elected to NJCAA Softball Hall of Fame
Iamurri & Gettins Elected to NJCAA Softball Hall of Fame

A pair of Florida SouthWestern legends received the top honor one can at the NJCAA level on Tuesday, as Bucs Head Coach Robert Iamurri and former All-American pitcher Courtney Gettins were announced as members of the NJCAA Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

State High Six Bucs Earn All-FCSAA Honors
State High Six Bucs Earn All-FCSAA Honors

A state high six Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers were honored prior to the start of the FCSAA Championships in Clearwater on Tuesday as Zoe Yzaguirre, Noelani Livingstone, Lizzy Kwakernaak, Stephanie Basso, Giorgiana Woods, and Charlotte Graham were named to the 2026 All-FCSAA Team as announce by the state office.

11 Bucs Named All-Conference, Iamurri Coach of the Year
11 Bucs Named All-Conference, Iamurri Coach of the Year

After running away with the 2026 Citrus Conference Championship, 11 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers were honored by the league on Monday, earning spots on both the 1st and 2nd All-Citrus Conference Teams. Sophomore pitcher Zoe Yzaguirre earned Citrus Conference Pitcher of the Year honors while Robert Iamurri was tabbed the Conference Coach of the Year.

Mikan Nishiya (Photo by Jim Badras)
Bucs Complete Perfect Home Slate

The #1 Florida SouthWestern Buccaneers finished off a perfect 26-0 season at home at Buccaneers Park on Tuesday, sweeping the #22 Daytona State Falcons to close out the regular season on a 26 game winning streak and put an end to the Falcons 2026 campaign.