Stetson Outhits #20 UCF in Tight Road Loss

Hatters fall 5-3 despite out-hitting Knights 10-6 in midweek matchup

Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:37am

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A close-up illustration of a softball in mid-flight, surrounded by a blurred background of a softball diamond, with a warm, vibrant color palette evoking the energy and excitement of a close college softball game.A close-up view of the action on the field captures the intensity of this tight matchup between Stetson and UCF.Today in Orlando

Stetson's softball team outhit No. 20 UCF 10-6 on Wednesday night, but were unable to overcome a three-run fourth inning by the Knights, falling 5-3 in the road matchup at the UCF Softball Complex.

Why it matters

This was an important midweek non-conference game for both teams, as Stetson looks to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season, while UCF continues to solidify its position as a top-ranked program in the state of Florida.

The details

Stetson put together a late push but couldn't overcome UCF's three-run fourth inning. The Hatters outhit the Knights 10-6 overall, but were unable to capitalize enough to secure the victory.

  • The game took place on Wednesday night, April 16, 2026.

The players

Stetson

Stetson University's softball team, with a current record of 26-18 on the season.

UCF

The University of Central Florida's softball team, currently ranked #20 in the nation with a 33-11-1 record.

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The takeaway

Despite the loss, Stetson's ability to outhit the highly-ranked UCF squad is an encouraging sign for the Hatters as they look to make a late-season push and potentially earn a postseason berth.