Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Florida Atlantic
17-6
Florida Gulf Coast
5-15
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FGCU | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Florida Atlantic | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 1 |
Owls Score 14 Runs to Drop FGCU
3/4/2026 9:48:00 PM | Softball
In their final game before American Conference play begins, the Owls (17-6) took care of the Eagles (5-15) in six innings to record their seventh run-rule win of the season and fifth straight victory to remain a perfect 12-0 at home. FAU scored at least one run in each inning.
THE BEGINNING
After a couple of quick Eagle runs to open the top of the first, the Owls exploded with five runs off seven straight baserunners, culminating in senior first baseman Yani Guzman stealing home. Guzman grew the lead to 6-1 in the bottom of the second, scoring senior third baseman Jesiana Mora.
Checking in at the top of the first frame, freshman pitcher Makenna Lee quieted FGCU, striking out three straight batters in her first two innings.
THE TURNING POINT
The two teams traded a run off a sacrifice fly in the third inning. With the Owls up 7-3 and the bases loaded in the top of the fourth, graduate pitcher Ainsley Lambert entered and mitigated the damage, keeping the game within two runs.
Redshirt junior outfielder Kylie Hammonds led off the bottom of the fourth with a double. Sophomore Lily Holtje brought her home, launching a two-run home run to left field to go up 9-5.
Lambert continued to impress in the circle with three straight strikeouts and retiring the final six batters.
THE FINISH
The Owls loaded the bases in the bottom of the fifth before Mora stepped up to the plate. Nearly going yard on a deep hit to right field, she instead settled for a bases-clearing double to score three and grow the lead to 12-5.
It was senior catcher Chloe Yeatts who closed the evening with a two-run no-doubt shot.
NOTES/NOTABLE
- The Owls' 12-0 record on Joan Joyce Field at FAU Softball Stadium is tied for their best start at home in program history.
- Florida Atlantic's 15 hits were also a season high.
- FAU has outscored opponents 99-19 in its last 12 victories.
- Holtje has reached base safely in 15 consecutive games. She now ties for the team-lead in home runs with four.
- Six Owls recorded multiple hits, led by Guzman's career-high of three.
- Lee earns the win to improve to 5-0.
Postgame with @CoachJordanFAU #WIP🏝️pic.twitter.com/E09XseogwC
— Florida Atlantic Softball (@FAUSoftball) March 5, 2026
UP NEXT
American Conference play begins on Friday, March 6 with a three-game series against Charlotte. Each of those games will be on ESPN+.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Lee, Makenna (5-0)
L: Julia Bacoulis (2-7)
S: Lambert, Ainsley (4)
Batting:
2B: Mackenzie Leiti 1
RBI: Sietske Drijvers 1 ; Tiffany Meek 2 ; Olivia Black 1
SF: Tiffany Meek 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Julia Bacoulis 2 ; Mackenzie Leiti 1 ; Nikki Gibson 1 ; Parris Wiggs 1
Batting:
2B: Hammonds, Kylie 1 ; Mora, Jesiana 2 ; Guzman, Yani 1 ; Yeatts, Chloe 1
HR: Holtje, Lily 1 ; Yeatts, Chloe 1
RBI: Mora, Jesiana 3 ; Holtje, Lily 2 ; Davey, Karson 2 ; Guzman, Yani 2 ; Mulholland, McKenna 1 ; Yeatts, Chloe 2 ; Rivers, Hannah 1
SF: Rivers, Hannah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hammonds, Kylie 2 ; Mora, Jesiana 2 ; Holtje, Lily 2 ; Davey, Karson 1 ; Guzman, Yani 1 ; Mulholland, McKenna 3 ; Yeatts, Chloe 2 ; Rivers, Hannah 1
SB: Guzman, Yani 1
CS: Mulholland, McKenna 1
HBP: Yeatts, Chloe 1
