No. 12 Florida State softball bounces back with win over North Carolina
Florida State softball opened up senior weekend with a win over a gritty UNC team. The Seminoles fought off a comeback from the Tar Heels, to get back in the win column. Lineup SS – Isa Torres (JR) 3B – Jaysoni Beachum (JR) RF – Ashtyn Danley (JR) C – Anna Hinde (FR) DP – Bella Ruggiero (R FR) CF – Kennedy Harp (JR) 1B – Hayley Griggs (FR) 2B – Marin Heller (FR) LF – Makenna Sturigs (FR) RHP – Jazzy Francik (SO) Recap 1st Inning After Jazzy Francik made a 1-2-3 inning of the Tar Heels, her offense went to work quickly.
Isa Torres became with a single, followed by UNC’s Kendall Frost hitting Jaysoni Beachum . With two on base, a walk to Ashtyn Danley loaded the bases. A sacrifice fly gave FSU an early 1-0 lead.
A single from Bella Ruggiero extended the lead, bringing in a second run. Now with two still on base, Kennedy Harp’s homerun made it 5-0. KENNEDY HARP OH MY‼️‼️ 5-0 NOLES IN THE FIRST 📺ACCNX #Team43 pic.
twitter. com/dGubOfpC6g — Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 17, 2026 2nd Inning UNC made a call to the bullpen at the end of the first, and put Jil Livenegood back out for the second inning. The one out triple off the bat of Torres placed a runner at third for Beachum, who’s sacrifice fly made it 6-0.
4th Inning After three solid innings abasing the Tar Heels, Francik saw baserunners. After a lead off walk, the triple followed by sacrifice fly made it 6-2 for UNC. In the bottom of the inning, Marin Heller wasted no time getting one run back.