No. 19 Stanford Softball Defeats Notre Dame 7-2

Cardinal center fielder Emily Jones goes 3-3 with 3 RBIs in the win

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:39am

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On Friday, No. 19 Stanford softball defeated Notre Dame at home by a final score of 7-2. Stanford center fielder Emily Jones went 3-3 with three RBIs, and pitcher Anna Brewer threw 4.1 scoreless innings in relief to earn the win. Stanford improves to 15-6 overall and 5-2 in the ACC, while Notre Dame falls to 10-16 overall and 0-4 in the conference.

Why it matters

This was an important conference win for the 19th-ranked Cardinal, who have now won four straight ACC games. The victory showcases Stanford's depth, as they were able to win without a big game from their top hitter, Taryn Kern.

The details

Stanford starting pitcher Alyssa Houston struggled early, giving up a two-run home run to Notre Dame's Ava Zachary in the first inning. But Anna Brewer came in to pitch 4.1 scoreless innings in relief, and Zoe Prystajko recorded the save. Stanford's offense then exploded for five runs in the fourth inning, with Jones, River Mahler, and Sydney Boulaphinh all driving in runs.

  • On Friday, March 13, 2026, No. 19 Stanford defeated Notre Dame 7-2.
  • The game was played at Stanford's home field.

The players

Anna Brewer

The Stanford pitcher who threw 4.1 scoreless innings in relief to earn the win.

Zoe Prystajko

The Stanford pitcher who recorded the save.

Emily Jones

The Stanford center fielder who went 3-3 with 3 RBIs in the win.

Alyssa Houston

The Stanford starting pitcher who struggled early but was relieved by Brewer.

Ava Zachary

The Notre Dame player who hit a two-run home run in the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This win showcases Stanford's depth and resilience, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and get contributions from up and down the lineup to secure the conference victory. The Cardinal's strong pitching and timely hitting will be key as they look to continue their winning streak in the ACC.