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The Samford softball team opened its 2026 campaign at the JoAnne Graf Classic, earning a 6-2 win over UConn before falling 2-0 to No. 7 Florida State in an early-season doubleheader. The Bulldogs move to 1-1 overall after a strong showing in Tallahassee, highlighted by timely hitting and strong pitching from two newcomers.
Samford wasted little time making an impact in the opener against UConn, responding quickly after falling behind in the top of the first inning. After UConn struck first, Katie Campbell delivered an RBI single to even the score. The Bulldogs continued to build momentum, taking a 3-1 lead in the second inning thanks to a two-RBI single from Ella Nelson, driving in Sydnie Ferrant and Shannon Weems…