Florida Atlantic Softball Sweeps UTSA in Three-Game Home Series

Owls extend winning streak to five games, maintain dominant record over Roadrunners

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:35pm

A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting various perspectives and moments of a softball game, conveying the competitive spirit and technical mastery of the sport.A cubist interpretation of the Florida Atlantic Owls' dominant softball series sweep over UTSA, capturing the dynamic energy and strategic complexity of the games.Denton Today

Florida Atlantic Softball (25-11) extended its winning streak to five games, sweeping the University of Texas at San Antonio (19-18) in a three-game home series. The Owls have historically dominated the Roadrunners, holding a 27-2 all-time advantage, including a 14-1 record at home and a 10-game winning streak in their past matchups.

Why it matters

The Owls' continued success against UTSA reinforces their status as a powerhouse program in Conference USA softball. Their ability to consistently outperform the Roadrunners, both at home and on the road, demonstrates the team's depth, talent, and coaching prowess.

The details

In the series opener, senior pitcher Autumn Courtney tossed a complete-game shutout, while junior utility Ciara Gibson homered twice to lead the Owls' offense in a 5-0 win. The next day, the Owls erupted for an 8-2 victory, highlighted by a grand slam from Yani Guzman. In the series finale, FAU scored nine unanswered runs, including a five-run third inning, to win 9-0 in a run-rule shortened game. Courtney again went the distance in the circle, while Hammonds went 3-for-3 at the plate.

  • The three-game series was played from March 27-28, 2026.
  • The Owls will next travel to Denton, Texas, to face the University of North Texas (20-16) from April 2-4, 2026.

The players

Florida Atlantic Softball

The softball team of Florida Atlantic University, a Division I program that competes in Conference USA.

University of Texas at San Antonio

The softball team of the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Division I program that also competes in Conference USA.

Autumn Courtney

A senior pitcher for the Florida Atlantic Owls who tossed complete-game shutouts in the series.

Ciara Gibson

A junior utility player for the Florida Atlantic Owls who hit two home runs in the series opener.

Yani Guzman

A player for the Florida Atlantic Owls who hit a grand slam in the second game of the series.

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What’s next

The Owls will head to Denton, Texas, for a three-game road series against the University of North Texas (20-16) from April 2-4, 2026.

The takeaway

Florida Atlantic Softball's dominant performance against UTSA, including a pair of shutouts and an offensive outburst, solidifies their status as a top team in Conference USA. The Owls' ability to consistently outclass the Roadrunners demonstrates the program's depth, talent, and coaching prowess.