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No. 12 Florida State softball secured a series victory over North Carolina, allowing only one run while showcasing a strong offensive performance.
Florida State softball did not falter against the Tar Heels. Pitching only allowed one run while the offense continued to be the star of the game.
Bella Dimitrijevic began her day with a lead off single and a two out hit by pitch. With two Tar Heels on base, a walk loaded the bases. Dimitrijevic used her defense to get a pop up and escape the inning.
Facing UNC’s Carly Maxton, Isa Torres wasted no time. Just three pitches in, Torres led off with a solo homerun.
NO. WORDS.‼️‼️
ISA 💣 TO GET US STARTED
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— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 18, 2026
Maxton gave up back to back singles before walking the bases loaded. Still with no outs on the board, a sacrifice fly extended the lead.
Dimitrijevic cruised through the second inning, and got the first two outs of the third. Facing the third batter of the inning, a solo homerun cut the FSU lead in half, making it 2-1.
Maxton kept FSU off the board in the previous inning, and gave the ball back over to Dimitrijevic. The freshman gave up a lead off walk, that reached second on a wild pitch. With a runner in scoring position, she got back to back strikeouts before a fly out ended the threat.
The final score of the series has not been specified, but Florida State's pitching allowed only one run.
Key players included Isa Torres, Jaysoni Beachum, and Bella Dimitrijevic, among others.
Florida State softball performed strongly, clinching the series with a dominant pitching and offensive display.
Florida State softball is currently ranked No. 12.

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UNC gets the leadoff runner to second, but Bella gets back-to-back strikeouts and a flyout to end the inning‼️‼️
Kennedy, Shelby and Marin due up for the Noles in the fourth
— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 18, 2026
Ashtyn Danley took over in the 5th, after Dimitrijevic worked for four innings. Out of the bullpen, Danley had two runners on via a single and walk. A caught looking strikeout ended the threat, sending the game to the bottom of the inning.
Disgusting🤧🤧🤧
Hayley, Isa and Jaysoni due up for the Noles
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— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 18, 2026
Hayley Griggs reached on an error by the UNC outfield, followed by a bunt from Torres. With nobody covering second, Torres was able to take an extra base. A fielder’s choice had runners on the corners with one out, bringing up Danley. The pitcher sent a 3 run shot out to center field, taking a 5-1 lead.
ASHTYN. DANLEY. GONE.💣💣💣
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— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 18, 2026
After a single, UNC took Maxton out of the game, entering Kendall Frost. For her first relief appearance, Frost gave up a single, but did not allow another run.
.A lead off walk had someone on the bases for the Tar Heels in the final inning. A fielder’s choice and strikeout had Danley one out away, and she got the fly out to take the 6-1 win.
FSU will look to sweep on Sunday April 19th at 12 pm on ACCNX