No. 10 FSU Softball takes the series at Clemson with a Saturday victory

Seminoles defeat Tigers 4-2 behind a two-run home run from catcher Anna Hinde

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:21pm

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The No. 10 Florida State Seminoles softball team defeated the Clemson Tigers 4-2 on Saturday afternoon in Clemson, South Carolina. A two-run home run by FSU catcher Anna Hinde in the top of the sixth inning proved to be the difference as the Seminoles took the series from the Tigers.

Why it matters

The win extends Florida State's winning streak to 20 games and keeps them undefeated in ACC play at 8-0. The Seminoles have now won 9 of 10 all-time matchups against Clemson, including 5 straight on the road. This series victory is an important step for the Seminoles as they look to maintain their top 10 national ranking and position themselves for a strong postseason run.

The details

Clemson struck first with a run in the bottom of the first inning, but FSU took a 2-1 lead in the fourth on a two-run error. Clemson tied it in the fifth before Hinde's decisive two-run homer in the sixth gave the Seminoles the lead for good. FSU starting pitcher Ashtyn Danley earned the win, going 3.2 innings and allowing just one run.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • FSU has now won 20 straight games.
  • The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Anna Hinde

The Florida State catcher hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning to give the Seminoles the lead for good.

Ashtyn Danley

The Florida State starting pitcher earned the win, going 3.2 innings and allowing just one run.

Bella Dimitrijevic

The Florida State relief pitcher threw 3.1 innings, allowing one run and striking out two.

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What they’re saying

“This win was huge for us as we look to keep our momentum going. Anna's home run was a big boost and Ashtyn and Bella did a great job in the circle.”

— Lonni Alameda, Florida State Head Coach

What’s next

The two teams will conclude their series on Sunday at 6 p.m. The finale will be shown on the ACC Network.

The takeaway

Florida State's dominant pitching and timely hitting have them on a 20-game winning streak as they continue to assert their status as one of the top softball programs in the ACC and the country.