FSU softball run-rules Cal, Isa Torres makes history

Seminoles hammer Golden Bears, Torres sets NCAA record

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:07am

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The No. 10 Florida State Seminoles softball team beat the Cal Golden Bears 12-2 on Friday, with Isa Torres making NCAA history by recording a hit in her last 14 at-bats. Shelby McKenzie hit two home runs and drove in five runs, while Ashtyn Danley also homered for the Seminoles, who improved to 26-4 overall and 4-0 in ACC play.

Why it matters

This win extends Florida State's winning streak to 15 games and keeps them undefeated in ACC play. Isa Torres' record-setting performance at the plate highlights the Seminoles' offensive firepower, which will be crucial as they continue their push for a postseason berth.

The details

The Seminoles opened the scoring in the second inning when Hayley Griggs tripled home Marin Heller and Isa Torres doubled her home. McKenzie then hit a three-run homer in the third to make it 5-0. Cal answered with two runs in the fourth, but FSU blew the game open in the bottom of the inning, scoring seven runs to earn the run-rule victory. Torres, McKenzie, and Danley all homered for the Seminoles, who finished with 11 hits, seven of which went for extra bases.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • FSU and Cal will return to action on Saturday, March 22, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.

The players

Isa Torres

Florida State's shortstop, who set a new NCAA record by recording a hit in her last 14 at-bats.

Shelby McKenzie

Florida State's slugger, who hit two home runs and drove in five runs in the game.

Ashtyn Danley

Florida State player who hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning.

Jazzy Francik

Florida State pitcher who went the distance, allowing two hits and two walks with four strikeouts.

Hayley Griggs

Florida State player who tripled home a run in the second inning.

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What’s next

FSU and Cal will return to action on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed on the ACC Network Extra.

The takeaway

Florida State's dominant performance, led by the historic hitting of Isa Torres and the power of Shelby McKenzie and Ashtyn Danley, demonstrates the Seminoles' offensive firepower and their potential to make a deep postseason run.