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No. 12 FSU Softball Hosts North Carolina for Final Home Series
Seminoles look to bounce back from three-game skid as they welcome high-powered Tar Heels offense to Tallahassee.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:20pm
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A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes softball matchup between No. 12 Florida State and North Carolina, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the game.Tallahassee TodayThe No. 12 Florida State Seminoles softball team will host the North Carolina Tar Heels this weekend for their final home series of the regular season. The Seminoles, who are 36-7 overall and 12-3 in ACC play, are looking to get back on track after a rare three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Tar Heels bring one of the top offenses in the country, led by junior center fielder Sanaa Thompson and junior first baseman Emily LeGette.
Why it matters
This series represents the Seminoles' last chance to fine-tune their game at home before the postseason. After a dominant 27-2 start at their Tallahassee stadium, FSU will look to regain that home-field advantage against a North Carolina team that has struggled against ranked opponents this year.
The details
The Seminoles and Tar Heels will play a three-game series, starting on Friday at 6 p.m. ET. North Carolina enters the weekend at 31-11 overall and 9-9 in ACC play, while FSU is 36-7 and 12-3 in conference. The Tar Heels boast a top-10 national offense, led by Thompson's .490 batting average and LeGette's 22 home runs and 67 RBIs. In the circle, Kendall Frost and Carly Maxton have anchored the UNC pitching staff. For the Seminoles, this series represents their final home games of the regular season as they try to bounce back from their recent skid.
- The series between Florida State and North Carolina begins on Friday, April 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET.
- The Seminoles have a 27-2 record at home this season.
The players
Sanaa Thompson
Junior center fielder for North Carolina who leads the team with a .490 batting average, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 13 home runs, and 36 RBIs.
Emily LeGette
Junior first baseman for North Carolina who is batting .474 with a team-leading 22 home runs and 67 RBIs.
Lonni Alameda
Head coach of the Florida State Seminoles softball team.
What they’re saying
“We're looking forward to this final home series and the opportunity to get back on track before the postseason.”
— Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Seminoles
What’s next
The winner of this series will gain momentum heading into the ACC Tournament, which begins on May 10th.
The takeaway
This matchup between two top ACC softball programs will provide an exciting conclusion to the Seminoles' regular season home schedule. Florida State will look to regain their dominant form at JoAnne Graf Field, while North Carolina aims to prove its high-powered offense can succeed against a ranked opponent.
