FSU Softball Dominates Notre Dame in Game One

Seminoles extend win streak to 22 games with 7-2 victory

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:19am

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The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles softball team defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 7-2 on Thursday at JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee, Florida. Isa Torres led the Seminoles' offense with four hits, including a triple and a double, while Hayley Griggs hit a two-run homer to blow the game open in the fifth inning.

Why it matters

The win extends the Seminoles' impressive win streak to 22 games and keeps them undefeated in ACC play. The team's offensive firepower and strong pitching performance from Jazzy Francik have them positioned as a top contender in the conference and nationally.

The details

Isa Torres got the Seminoles on the board early with a leadoff triple and a run scored on a throwing error. FSU then loaded the bases and scored two more runs in the first inning. Notre Dame got one run back in the second, but the Seminoles offense continued to roll, with Torres driving in two more runs with a double in the third. Griggs then hit a two-run homer in the fifth to make it 7-1 FSU.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Game Two of the series will be on Friday, April 4, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET.

The players

Isa Torres

The Seminoles' star hitter, who finished the game with four hits, a triple, a double, and four RBIs.

Hayley Griggs

The Seminoles' slugger, who hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning to blow the game open.

Jazzy Francik

The Seminoles' starting pitcher, who allowed one run over five innings and struck out seven batters.

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What’s next

FSU and Notre Dame will return to action on Friday at 6 p.m. ET for Game Two of the series. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

The takeaway

The Seminoles' dominant performance in Game One, led by the offensive heroics of Isa Torres and Hayley Griggs, as well as the strong pitching of Jazzy Francik, solidifies their status as a top contender in the ACC and nationally. Their 22-game win streak and undefeated conference record make them a team to watch as the season progresses.