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Danley powers No. 12 Florida State softball past North Carolina
Seminoles complete series sweep of Tar Heels with dominant offensive performance
Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:20am
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Florida State's offensive explosion, led by Ashtyn Danley's three-run homer, powers the Seminoles to a series sweep over North Carolina.Tallahassee TodayThe No. 12 Florida State Seminoles softball team defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels in convincing fashion, completing a series sweep on senior day. Junior outfielder Ashtyn Danley led the offensive charge with a three-run home run, while sophomore pitcher Jazzy Francik turned in a strong outing in the circle.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Florida State in contention for the top spot in the ACC standings, as they look to regain first place. The Seminoles' offense has been clicking, and they will look to carry this momentum into a key midweek matchup against in-state rival Florida.
The details
Florida State jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning, but North Carolina tied the game in the top of the third. The Seminoles then broke the game open in the fourth, with Danley's three-run homer highlighting a four-run frame. UNC managed to get one run back, but Florida State tacked on two more in the fifth to secure the run-rule victory.
- The game was played on April 20, 2026, which was senior day for the Seminoles.
- Florida State will host the Florida Gators on April 22, 2026 at 6 pm on ESPN2.
The players
Ashtyn Danley
A junior outfielder for the Florida State Seminoles, Danley hit a three-run home run to break the game open in the fourth inning.
Jazzy Francik
The sophomore pitcher for the Seminoles, Francik turned in a strong outing, limiting the Tar Heels to just one run.
Isa Torres
The junior shortstop for Florida State, Torres reached base three times and scored a run in the victory.
What they’re saying
“This was a great team win for us on senior day. Jazzy pitched well, and the offense really came alive to support her. We're looking forward to carrying this momentum into our next big matchup against Florida.”
— Ashtyn Danley, Junior Outfielder
What’s next
Florida State will host the Florida Gators for a midweek matchup on April 22, 2026 at 6 pm on ESPN2, as they look to continue their strong play and solidify their position atop the ACC standings.
The takeaway
The Seminoles' dominant offensive performance, led by Ashtyn Danley's three-run homer, and Jazzy Francik's solid pitching effort, propelled Florida State to a series sweep of North Carolina. This victory keeps the Seminoles in contention for the ACC title, setting up an exciting in-state showdown against the rival Florida Gators.
