FSU Softball Dominates Georgia Tech 7-0, Advances to ACC Semifinals

Florida State softball, the top seed and ACC regular-season champion, advanced to the ACC tournament semifinals with a dominant win over No. 8 Georgia Tech. The Seminoles took an early lead with a two-run homer by Jahni Kerr and continued to extend their advantage with key hits from Katie Dack and Angelee Bueno, culminating in a 7-0 lead before Georgia Tech was held scoreless through five innings. Georgia Tech entered the tournament after an impressive 8-0 victory over No. 9 California, highlighted by a strong pitching performance from Sophia Voyles, who recorded a solo shutout and four strikeouts. Florida State capitalized on Georgia Tech's pitching struggles, including walks and errors, to build a commanding lead, with Shelby McKenzie contributing a crucial three-run triple. The ACC quarterfinal matchup demonstrated Florida State's offensive and defensive strengths, as they maintained control throughout the game and prepared to face the winner of the Duke-Stanford game in the next round. The Seminoles finished the regular season with a 44-8 record and 13-8 in ACC play, securing a first-round bye in the tournament.