No. 10 Softball Extends Winning Streak to 20 Games with Victory Over Clemson

Anna Hinde's two-run homer in the sixth inning lifted the Seminoles to a 4-2 win over the Tigers.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:20pm

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The No. 10 Florida State softball team extended its winning streak to 20 games with a 4-2 victory over Clemson on Saturday. The Seminoles fell behind 1-0 in the first inning but rallied to take a 2-1 lead in the fourth. Clemson tied the game in the fifth, but Anna Hinde's two-run homer in the sixth gave Florida State the lead for good.

Why it matters

Florida State's 20-game winning streak is the second-longest active streak in college softball, trailing only Texas' 28-game run. The Seminoles have now won 9 of 10 all-time against Clemson and remain undefeated in 5 games played in Clemson.

The details

Neither team recorded a hit in the first three innings, but the Seminoles broke through in the fourth. Jaysoni Beachum led off with a single and Shelby McKenzie doubled to set up a two-run error by the Tigers. Clemson tied the game in the fifth, but Hinde's two-run homer in the sixth gave Florida State the lead for good. Ashtyn Danley retired the final six batters to earn the win and improve to 7-1 on the year.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The Seminoles will go for the series sweep on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 6 p.m. on the ACC Network.

The players

Anna Hinde

A Florida State softball player who hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to give the Seminoles the lead.

Ashtyn Danley

The Florida State pitcher who earned the win, improving to 7-1 on the season, by retiring the final six Clemson batters.

Jaysoni Beachum

A Florida State softball player who went 2-for-3 at the plate and has now reached base safely in 23 consecutive games.

Shelby McKenzie

A Florida State softball player who doubled in the fourth inning to help set up the Seminoles' go-ahead runs.

Bella Ruggiero

A Florida State softball player who reached on an error in the fourth inning to bring home two runs and give the Seminoles the lead.

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What’s next

The Seminoles will go for the series sweep on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 6 p.m. on the ACC Network.

The takeaway

Florida State's 20-game winning streak is an impressive feat, showcasing the team's dominant performance this season. The Seminoles' ability to rally from an early deficit and get key contributions from multiple players highlights their resilience and depth. This win over a tough Clemson squad further cements Florida State's status as one of the top softball programs in the country.