No. 10 Florida State Softball Storms Back From 4-Run Deficit to Sweep Notre Dame

The Seminoles extended their NCAA-leading winning streak to 24 games with the comeback victory.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:34am

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After falling into an early four-run hole, the No. 10 Florida State softball team responded with 13 hits and airtight defense to finish a series sweep, defeating Notre Dame 8-4 on Saturday and extending its NCAA-leading winning streak to 24 games.

Why it matters

The Seminoles' ability to erase a sizable deficit and complete the series sweep against a conference opponent demonstrates their resilience and championship-caliber play, further cementing their status as one of the top teams in the country.

The details

FSU trailed 4-0 in the second inning after Notre Dame used an RBI double and a three-run home run to take the early lead. However, the Seminoles chipped away at the deficit, scoring three runs in the third inning and tying the game in the fourth. FSU then took the lead in the fifth and added insurance runs in the sixth to secure the victory.

  • The Seminoles fell behind 4-0 in the second inning.
  • FSU scored three runs in the third inning to cut the deficit to 4-3.
  • The Seminoles tied the game at 4-4 in the fourth inning.
  • FSU took the lead in the fifth inning and added insurance runs in the sixth.

The players

Isa Torres

An FSU player who walked and scored a run in the third inning.

Marin Heller

An FSU player who singled and scored a run in the third inning.

Ashtyn Danley

An FSU player who hit an RBI infield single in the third inning and earned a save in the game.

Anna Hinde

An FSU player who drove in two runs with a single in the third inning.

Jaysoni Beachum

An FSU player who hit a game-tying triple in the fourth inning and scored two runs.

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What they’re saying

“After falling into an early four-run hole, No. 10 Florida State responded with 13 hits and airtight defense to finish a series sweep, defeating Notre Dame 8-4 on Saturday at JoAnne Graf Field and extending its NCAA-leading winning streak to 24 games.”

— Peter Holland Jr., Author

What’s next

FSU returns to action Wednesday at Santa Clara. First pitch is set for 9 p.m., and the game will stream on ESPN+.

The takeaway

The Seminoles' ability to mount a comeback from a sizable deficit and complete the series sweep against a conference opponent demonstrates their resilience and championship-caliber play, further cementing their status as one of the top teams in the country.