Upcoming Event: Softball at Charlotte on March 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Softball
at Charlotte
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Friday, March 6
Charlotte, N.C.
6:00 PM
Florida Atlantic
at
Charlotte
Photo by: Christian Proscia
Florida Atlantic’s American Play Begins at Charlotte
3/5/2026 3:31:00 PM | Softball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic's softball team will start its third season of American Conference play on Friday with a three-game series on the road at Charlotte. All games will be on ESPN+ with a 6 p.m. Friday first pitch, while Saturday is slated for 1 p.m. and Sunday will be at 12 p.m.
The Owls (17-6) are seeking their third consecutive American Conference regular season championship as well their third straight series win over the 49ers (12-10). FAU is on a five-game winning streak and has won 12 out of its last 14 games, outscoring opponents 99-19.
LAST TIME OUT
Florida Atlantic set its season high in runs (14) and hits (15) in a 14-5 run-rule victory versus FGCU. Six Owls recorded multiple hits, including senior first baseman Yani Guzman's career-high three. FAU scored at least one run in each of the six innings and had home runs from sophomore Lily Holtje and senior catcher Chloe Yeatts.
ABOUT THE OWLS
ABOUT THE 49ERS
UP NEXT
Florida Atlantic returns to Joan Joyce Field at FAU Softball Stadium for a three-game series against visiting East Carolina from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 13. Each game will air on ESPN+.
OWLS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
To stay up to date on all things FAU softball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUSoftball.
The Owls (17-6) are seeking their third consecutive American Conference regular season championship as well their third straight series win over the 49ers (12-10). FAU is on a five-game winning streak and has won 12 out of its last 14 games, outscoring opponents 99-19.
LAST TIME OUT
Florida Atlantic set its season high in runs (14) and hits (15) in a 14-5 run-rule victory versus FGCU. Six Owls recorded multiple hits, including senior first baseman Yani Guzman's career-high three. FAU scored at least one run in each of the six innings and had home runs from sophomore Lily Holtje and senior catcher Chloe Yeatts.
ABOUT THE OWLS
- Head Coach Jordan Clark is in her fourth season at the helm of the program and owns a 138-54 record. Clark and her assistants received the American Conference Coaching Staff of the Year recognition in both 2024 and '25.
- As back-to-back regular season champions, Florida Atlantic was ranked No. 1 in the American Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- Senior pitcher Autumn Courtney became the program's fifth All-American in May of 2025 after winning the unanimous American Conference Pitcher of the Year honor. She opened the '26 season earning American Pitcher of the Week and currently leads the team with 46 strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA.
- As a team, the Owls lead the American Conference in batting average (.324), runs (147), hits (188), doubles (43), RBI (130), walks (81), on-base percentage (.420), runs allowed (69), strikeouts thrown (156), opposing batting average (.232) and fielding percentage (.982).
- Holtje has earned both an American Player of the Week and two Honorable Mention recognitions. She leads the Owls in batting average (.448), hits (26), OPS (1.363), doubles (nine), RBI (23) walks (16) and on-base percentage (.553), while being tied for the team-lead in home runs (four). She has reached base in 15 consecutive games.
- Redshirt junior outfielder Kylie Hammonds also has homered four times and leads the team in runs (23). Over the last weekend, she set the all-time program record in career hit-by-pitches (20).
- Senior third baseman Jesiana Mora has recorded a hit in 16 out of 18 games played. On Feb. 28 against Coastal Carolina, she tied FAU's single-game program record in walks with four.
- Guzman has had a career-best start to her season and is currently second on the team in batting average (.424).
- A trio of freshman pitchers in Makenna Lee, Ashlynn Durkin, and Madilyn Byrd has allowed just 14 earned runs in 37.2 total innings. The three combined for a five-inning no-hitter with nine strikeouts on Feb. 20 against Southern Indiana.
ABOUT THE 49ERS
- Head Coach Courtney Breault owns a 42-37 record across two seasons leading the team.
- Junior outfielder Teagen Ritchie leads the 49ers and the American with seven home runs.
- Reigning American Player of the Year Jenna Lord has totaled 29 hits and 23 runs.
- In the circle, sophomore pitcher Taylor Jones leads the conference with 11 starts
- The 49ers have ranked wins over No. 23 Clemson and No. 14 Virginia Tech.
UP NEXT
Florida Atlantic returns to Joan Joyce Field at FAU Softball Stadium for a three-game series against visiting East Carolina from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 13. Each game will air on ESPN+.
OWLS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
To stay up to date on all things FAU softball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUSoftball.
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