Auburn Softball Looks to Clinch Series Against Florida

Tigers aim to win final game of 3-game set in Gainesville on Sunday

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:48pm

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The Auburn Tigers softball team (24-20, 3-14 SEC) will face off against the Florida Gators (42-6, 15-5 SEC) in the final game of their 3-game series on Sunday, April 19 in Gainesville, Florida. After dropping the first game, Auburn bounced back with a 4-0 win on Saturday, setting up a chance to clinch the series victory in the finale.

Why it matters

This series is an important one for Auburn as they look to build momentum in SEC play. The Tigers have struggled in conference action so far this season, making Sunday's game a crucial opportunity to pick up a series win against a top-ranked Florida squad.

The details

In Saturday's 4-0 win, Auburn got a strong pitching performance from junior Ella Harrison, who improved her record to 11-9 on the year. Harrison threw seven strikeouts without allowing a walk. The Tigers' offense was led by junior Ma'Nia Womack and freshman Ava Ratliff, who each drove in runs. Auburn will need another solid all-around effort to take the series on Sunday.

  • The final game of the 3-game series is on Sunday, April 19.
  • Auburn won the second game of the series 4-0 on Saturday, April 18.

The players

Ella Harrison

A junior pitcher for the Auburn Tigers who threw a shutout in Saturday's win over Florida.

Ma'Nia Womack

A junior outfielder for the Auburn Tigers who drove in a run in Saturday's victory.

Ava Ratliff

A freshman outfielder for the Auburn Tigers who also drove in a run in Saturday's win.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong today after dropping the first game. The team really responded with a great all-around effort to even up the series.”

— Ella Harrison, Auburn Tigers Pitcher

What’s next

Auburn will look to carry the momentum from Saturday's win into the series finale on Sunday, hoping to clinch the series victory against the highly-ranked Gators.

The takeaway

This series represents an important opportunity for the Auburn Tigers to pick up a signature win against a top SEC opponent. After a tough start to conference play, Sunday's game gives Auburn a chance to build confidence and potentially turn their season around.