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. LineupSS – Isa Torres (JR)3B – Jaysoni Beachum (JR)LF – Ashtyn Danley (JR)C – Anna Hinde (FR)RF – Bella Ruggiero (R FR)CF – Kennedy Harp (JR)DP – Shelby McKenzie (SO)2B – Marin Heller (FR)1B – Hayley Griggs (FR)RHP – Bella Dimitrijevic (FR)Recap1st InningBella 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📺ACCNX#Team43pic.twitter.com/HJ9dEnBSO1— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 18, 2026Maxton gave up back to back singles before walking the bases loaded. Still with no outs on the board, a sacrifice fly extended the lead. 3rd InningDimitrijevic 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. 4th InningMaxton 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.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📺ACCN#Team43pic.twitter.com/a7f209rQmP— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 18, 20265th InningAshtyn 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📺ACCN#Team43pic.twitter.com/xbiEd3YJNl— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 18, 2026Hayley 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.💣💣💣📺ACCN#Team43pic.twitter.com/7HotahkT1p— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) April 18, 2026After 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.7th Inning.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. Up NextFSU will look to sweep on Sunday April 19th at 12 pm on ACCNX