FSU Softball Sweeps Syracuse to Open ACC Play

The Seminoles win 11-7 on Sunday to complete the series sweep.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:35pm

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The No. 11 Florida State Seminoles softball team beat the Syracuse Orange 11-7 on Sunday, completing a series sweep to open ACC play. FSU jumped out to a 7-0 lead but had to hold on after Syracuse scored six runs in the fourth inning to make it a one-run game. The Seminoles' offense responded with four runs in the fifth to pull away for the victory.

Why it matters

The sweep to open ACC play is an important early-season statement for the Seminoles, who are looking to contend for the conference title. The comeback attempt by Syracuse also shows the team's resilience and ability to battle back from a large deficit.

The details

FSU took a 7-0 lead early, but Syracuse scored six runs in the fourth inning to make it a 7-6 game. The Seminoles then responded with four runs in the fifth to pull away. Jaysoni Beachum led the offense with five RBIs, including a two-run homer in the first inning. Shelby McKenzie also hit a solo home run for FSU.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • FSU jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the early innings.

The players

Jaysoni Beachum

An outfielder for the Florida State Seminoles softball team who had five RBIs in the game, including a two-run homer in the first inning.

Shelby McKenzie

A player for the Florida State Seminoles softball team who hit a solo home run in the fourth inning.

Bella Dimitrijevic

The starting pitcher for Florida State who was pulled in the fourth inning after Syracuse scored six runs.

Marlee Gaskell

The relief pitcher for Florida State who came in during the fourth inning and got the final out to end the Syracuse rally.

Jazzy Francik

The Florida State pitcher who threw the final three innings to close out the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Syracuse would fight back, but our offense responded well to regain control of the game. This was an important sweep to open ACC play.”

— Jaysoni Beachum, Outfielder

What’s next

The Seminoles will return to action on Wednesday when they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The game is set to start at 6 p.m. ET and will be on the ACC Network.

The takeaway

Florida State's ability to withstand Syracuse's comeback attempt and pull away for the victory demonstrates the team's offensive firepower and resilience, which will serve them well as they look to contend for the ACC title this season.