May 15, 2006

BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University softball team (33-23) will play Florida (42-23) at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19 at the Gainesville Regional, as announced by the NCAA on Monday.

The contest will be game two of the regional. In the opening game, South Florida (47-23) faces North Carolina (48-17) at 2:30 p.m.

The winners of day one will meet at 12:00 noon on Saturday, followed by the losers at 2:30 p.m. The losers' bracket final is set for 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, with the championship scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 noon.

Ticket prices for the event are $25 for an adult all-sessions pass and $10 students, senior citizens and children. Single-game tickets can be purchased for $10 for adults and $5 for students, senior citizens and children.

Florida Atlantic fans can purchase tickets by calling (800) 344-2867 or (352) 375-4683, ext. 6800.

Gainesville Regional Schedule
Friday, May 19
Game 1, 2:30 p.m. - USF (47-23) vs. North Carolina (48-17)
Game 2, 5:00 p.m. - Florida Atlantic (33-23) vs. Florida (42-23)
Saturday, May 20
Game 3, 12:00 noon - Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
Game 4, 2:30 p.m. - Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2
Game 5, 5:00 p.m. - Winner of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 3
Sunday, May 21
Game 6, 12:00 noon - Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 3
Game 7, 2:30 p.m. - Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 3 (if necessary)