No. 10 Keiser Softball Faces No. 4 Southeastern in Pivotal Top-10 Matchup

The Seahawks travel to Lakeland for a crucial 3-game Sun Conference series against the Fire this weekend.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:41pm

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The No. 10 Keiser Seahawks softball team is hitting the road to face the No. 4 Southeastern Fire in a pivotal 3-game Sun Conference series in Lakeland, Florida. The series kicks off on Friday at 4:00 PM and continues with a doubleheader on Saturday at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Why it matters

This matchup between two top-10 teams in the nation is a crucial conference series that will have major implications on the Sun Conference standings and playoff positioning for both teams as they vie for a spot in the NAIA National Tournament.

The details

Keiser, currently ranked 10th in the nation, will be taking on the 4th-ranked Southeastern Fire in this highly anticipated 3-game series. The Seahawks are looking to build on their strong start to the season and prove they can compete with one of the top teams in the country.

  • The series begins on Friday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
  • A doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

The players

Keiser Seahawks

The No. 10 ranked softball team in the NAIA, competing in the Sun Conference.

Southeastern Fire

The No. 4 ranked softball team in the NAIA, competing in the Sun Conference.

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What’s next

The results of this series will have a major impact on the Sun Conference standings and playoff positioning for both teams as they vie for a spot in the NAIA National Tournament.

The takeaway

This top-10 matchup between Keiser and Southeastern is a must-watch series for softball fans, as it features two of the best teams in the country battling it out in a crucial conference showdown with major postseason implications.