INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA Division II Softball Committee has selected the 64 teams that will participate in the 2024 NCAA Division II Softball Championship, and the Columbus State University Cougars will return to the tournament for the 14th time in program history. The Cougars have been tabbed the sixth seed in the Southeast Region.

Four teams will participate at each of the 16 regional sites in double-elimination tournaments, held May 9-11. Winners will advance to the super-regionals, slated for May 14-15. The finals will be held May 19-25 at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park and will be hosted by Rollins College and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

Columbus State will start play against third seed and past Peach Belt Conference foe, Francis Marion University in Dahlonega, Ga. on Thursday, May 9 at 4:30 p.m. The Patriots moved to the Conference Carolina's after the 2021 season.

Southeast Region Seeds

1. Wingate (Host)
2. North Georgia (Host)
3. Francis Marion
4. Lenoir-Rhyne
5. Lander
6. Columbus State
7. Flagler
8. Anderson (SC)

Southeast 1 Region at Wingate, North Carolina (Wingate University)

1. Wingate (46-9)
2. Lenoir-Rhyne (45-14)
3. Lander (32-16)
4. Anderson (South Carolina) (34-17)

Southeast 2 Region at Dahlonega, Georgia (University of North Georgia)

1. North Georgia (47-10)
2. Francis Marion (45-11)
3. Columbus State (35-22)
4. Flagler (34-22)

Tickets will be $10 per day and include all games for the day. A ticket or event credential will be required for entrance to Lynn Cottrell Park. Click here to purchase tickets. For more information on the championship and to view the full 2024 bracket, visit ncaa.com.