Embry-Riddle Softball Coach Earns 300th Win

Kelsi Dunne Diaz reaches milestone in split against Lynn University

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:51am

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A cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a college softball game, with players and the field fragmented into overlapping geometric shapes in navy, green, and white, conveying the energy and competitive spirit of the sport.Embry-Riddle's softball program celebrates a milestone win for its long-tenured head coach, whose strategic vision and player development have made the Eagles a consistent contender in the Sunshine State Conference.Daytona Beach Today

Embry-Riddle softball split a doubleheader against Lynn University on Saturday, picking up the team's first Sunshine State Conference series win of the season. The victory also marked the 300th career win for Head Coach Kelsi Dunne Diaz, who has led the program since 2010.

Why it matters

Reaching 300 career wins is a significant milestone for any college coach, demonstrating Dunne Diaz's sustained success and ability to build a winning program at Embry-Riddle over the past 16 seasons. The Sunshine State Conference is one of the most competitive NCAA Division II softball leagues in the country, making this achievement all the more impressive.

The details

In the doubleheader, Embry-Riddle won the first game against Lynn before dropping the second. The split result gave the Eagles their first conference series win of the 2026 season. Dunne Diaz, who has been the head coach at Embry-Riddle since 2010, now has 300 career victories at the helm of the program.

  • The doubleheader against Lynn took place on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Kelsi Dunne Diaz earned her 300th career win as Embry-Riddle's head coach on April 19, 2026.

The players

Kelsi Dunne Diaz

The head coach of the Embry-Riddle softball team since 2010, Dunne Diaz has now reached the 300-win milestone in her 16-year tenure with the program.

Embry-Riddle Eagles

The NCAA Division II softball team representing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Lynn University

A private university in Boca Raton, Florida, whose softball team competed against Embry-Riddle in the doubleheader.

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What they’re saying

“Reaching 300 wins is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire program over the past 16 seasons. I'm proud of what we've accomplished, but we're not done yet.”

— Kelsi Dunne Diaz, Head Coach, Embry-Riddle Softball

What’s next

Embry-Riddle will look to build on this conference series win as they continue their Sunshine State Conference schedule in the coming weeks, with an eye on securing a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Division II tournament.

The takeaway

Kelsi Dunne Diaz's milestone 300th win underscores her ability to sustain a winning culture and develop talent at the NCAA Division II level, cementing her status as one of the top softball coaches in the Sunshine State Conference.