UNC softball run rules Marist, 12-2, on Saturday afternoon

The Tar Heels hit three home runs and run-ruled the Red Foxes in five innings.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:54pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a softball game, with sharp geometric shapes in navy, green, and orange representing the dynamic action on the field.North Carolina's offensive explosion, including three home runs, powers the Tar Heels to a run-rule victory over Marist.Lynchburg Today

The North Carolina softball team defeated Marist, 12-2, on Saturday afternoon at Anderson Softball Stadium. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kendall Frost threw a complete game, striking out six and earning her eighth win of the season. The Tar Heels hit three home runs, including a 3-run shot by graduate shortstop Shelby Barbee and solo homers by senior designated player MC Eaton and junior catcher Rayna Blackwell.

Why it matters

This win improves North Carolina's record to 24-9 overall and 5-7 in ACC play, keeping them in the hunt for a postseason berth. Marist, meanwhile, drops to 15-17 on the year and 9-1 in MAAC conference play.

The details

The Red Foxes scored first, taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. But the Tar Heels answered back with a run of their own in the bottom half to tie it at 1-1. Marist regained the lead in the second on a solo home run, but North Carolina exploded for seven runs over the next two innings, including the three home runs, to pull away.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • North Carolina will next travel to Lynchburg, Virginia to take on Liberty on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Kendall Frost

Sophomore right-handed pitcher for North Carolina who threw a complete game, striking out six batters and earning her eighth win of the season.

Lexie Roberts

Senior left fielder for North Carolina whose first-inning single extended her on-base streak to fifteen games.

Emily LeGette

Junior first baseman for North Carolina.

Shelby Barbee

Graduate shortstop for North Carolina who hit a 3-run home run in the second inning.

MC Eaton

Senior designated player for North Carolina who hit a solo home run in the second inning.

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What’s next

North Carolina will travel to Lynchburg, Virginia to take on the Liberty Lady Flames on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

North Carolina's offensive outburst, highlighted by three home runs, allowed them to run-rule Marist in just five innings. This win keeps the Tar Heels in the hunt for a postseason berth as they continue ACC play.