No. 7 Florida State softball splits day two of Dugout Club Classic

Seminoles run-rule Dartmouth but fall to Alabama for second straight day

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The No. 7 Florida State softball team split their games on day two of the Dugout Club Classic, run-ruling Dartmouth 8-0 before falling to Alabama 5-1. The Seminoles' offense was led by Marin Heller, Shelby McKenzie, and Makenna Sturgis, but they were unable to overcome a strong pitching performance from Alabama's Jocelyn Briski.

Why it matters

This early-season tournament provides valuable experience for the Seminoles as they look to build momentum heading into ACC play. The split result shows the team's potential but also highlights areas for improvement as they continue to develop their young roster.

The details

In the first game against Dartmouth, Florida State jumped out to a 6-0 lead after four innings, powered by RBIs from Ashtyn Danley, Angelee Bueno, and a two-run home run from Shelby McKenzie. Freshman pitcher Bella Dimitrijevic came in to close out the run-rule victory. Against Alabama, the Seminoles struggled to generate offense against Briski, managing just one run on a solo home run by Sturgis. The Crimson Tide took advantage of some FSU miscues, scoring five runs, including home runs from Alexis Pupillo and Jena Young, to hand the Seminoles their second loss of the tournament.

  • The Seminoles played their second day of the Dugout Club Classic on February 22, 2026.
  • Florida State will wrap up the tournament on February 23, 2026 against Elon.

The players

Marin Heller

A freshman second baseman for Florida State.

Jaysoni Beachum

A junior third baseman for Florida State.

Shelby McKenzie

A sophomore right fielder for Florida State who hit a two-run home run against Dartmouth.

Jocelyn Briski

The starting pitcher for Alabama who shut down the Florida State offense.

Alexis Pupillo

An Alabama player who hit a two-run home run against Florida State.

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What they’re saying

“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)

What’s next

Florida State will look to bounce back and end the Dugout Club Classic on a high note when they face Elon on February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite the split result, the Seminoles showed flashes of their potential, with contributions from both veteran and young players. As the team continues to gel, they will look to build on these performances and carry that momentum into the heart of their ACC schedule.