TALLAHASSEE – The top-seeded Florida State softball team (44-8, 18-3) begins its chase for a 20th ACC Tournament Championship this week at the ACC Tournament in Brighton, Massachusetts, on the campus of Boston College. FSU will play the winner of Cal and Georgia Tech at 11 a.m. on Thursday on the ACC Network. 

Top-Seeded Noles Look to Bring Home Some More Hardware

• The top-seeded Seminoles have had great success in the ACC Tournament and will look to bring home another ACC Championship.
• FSU has won 19 ACC Championships, the most of any ACC team, and have won eight out of the last 10 tournaments. 
• An ACC Tournament Championship would be FSU’s 35th combined ACC Championship (Regular Season and Tournament). That mark is the most of any team in the country. 
• Every year FSU has won the ACC Regular Season Championship, the Noles have gone on to win the ACC Tournament. 

                                        
Noles’ ACC Tournament History

• Florida State has won 19 ACC Tournament Championships with their first coming in 1992.
• FSU has won eight out of the last 10 ACC Tournament Championships.
• FSU has been to the ACC Championship Game 26 times in the 31 years that FSU has been in the ACC Tournament.
• FSU is 78-21 (.788) all-time in the ACC Tournament, outscoring their opponents 464-188.
• FSU is 37-6 in the ACC Tournament since Lonni Alameda became the head coach in 2009. In that time period, FSU won nine of the 16 ACC Titles.

                                        
Last Time Out

• FSU made quite the statement last weekend in Blacksburg as they took the series from No. 15 Virginia Tech to secure its 15th ACC Regular Season Championship. 
• In its two wins over the Hokies, FSU outscored Virginia Tech 21-4 and outscored the Hokies 27-12 throughout the series. 

                                            
Jazzy Francik Makes History in Blacksburg

• Francik rewrote the history books on Saturday as she threw the first no-hitter against a ranked opponent in program history. 
• Francik became the first FSU true freshman to throw a no-hitter since Lacey Waldrop in 2012
• Francik threw six innings and retired 18 out of the 21 batters she faced.
• Saturday was the first time Virginia Tech had been no hit since 2018.  

                                            
FSU Still Proving It Is One of The Top Teams in the Country

• There is no need to overthink it. FSU is one of the top teams in the country in one of the nation’s top conferences. 
• In a conference that is ranked second in the RPI and has 10 teams in the top 50 RPI including five teams in the top 25, FSU dominated the ACC on its way to the ACC Regular Season Championship. 
• Out of the teams in the top 10 in the RPI, FSU has the second-most wins away from home with 26. 
• FSU has won seven out of its last eight games against ranked opponents and outscored its opponents 63-23 in those seven wins. 

                                            
Noles Getting Hot at the Right Time

• Florida State softball is beginning to look like Florida State softball once again as the Noles enter the postseason.
• FSU is 44-8 and finished the year 18-3 in ACC play. FSU started 16-1 in ACC play which was the program’s best start since finishing 24-0 in ACC play in 2017. 
• FSU won 14 consecutive games from Mar. 11-April 2 and have won 33 out of its last 38 games.     
• The Noles have nine wins over ranked foes this season and has 17 wins over teams ranked in the top 50 of the RPI (Oklahoma State, Missouri, Ohio State, UCF, North Florida, Alabama, Duke (3x), Florida, Virginia (2x), Cal (3x) and Virginia Tech (2x). FSU is currently ranked No. 3 in the RPI. 
• FSU’s run-rule win over No. 4 Oklahoma State was the second time FSU has run ruled a top-five opponent. The only other time FSU run ruled a top-five opponent was Feb. 8, 2020, against No. 1 Alabama. 
• Five out of FSU’s seven losses are to teams ranked in the top 15 of the ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25. Seven out of FSU’s eight losses have been by three runs or less. 
• FSU also run ruled No. 16 Missouri in the first game of the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational. FSU’s run-rule wins over No. 4 Oklahoma State and No. 16 Missouri was the first time FSU has run ruled ranked opponents in back-to-back games. 
• FSU has had two instances where they have had five-consecutive run-rule wins this season. FSU won five games via run rule from Feb. 8-15 and again from Feb. 27-Mar. 1. Both of those streaks are tied for the second-longest in school history and the longest since 2019.  
• The Noles finished the Clearwater Invitational undefeated with a 4-0 record. FSU finished undefeated at the Clearwater Invitational for the third time which is a tournament record. 

                                        
Built to Finish

• A Lonni Alameda team seems to always play its best ball in April and May and they look to be on the same path this year. 
• Since the 2021 season, FSU is 104-18-1 in the months of April and May. 

                                    
Starting Fast

• The recipe to success has been fairly simple for the Noles this season: start fast. 
• FSU has outscored its opponents 87-20 in the first inning and holds a 29-2 record when they score in the first inning. 
• FSU is 34-2 this season when they score first compared to 10-6 when the opponent scores first. 
• FSU is 38-1 when they lead after four innings. 

                                                                
Noles’ Offense Proving to be One of Best in the Country

• After posting one of the top offenses in program history in 2024, FSU has picked up right where they left off and are off to a blistering start in 2025. 
• FSU leads the country with 510 hits and fifth in the country with 414 runs. 
• FSU is second in the ACC with 7.96 runs per game which also ranks fifth in the country. 
• The Noles are hitting .360 which is second in the ACC and third in the country. 
• The Noles lead the ACC in hits (510), RBI (384) and runs (414).
• FSU ranks in the top 10 nationally in hits (1st), batting average (3rd), RBI (5th), total runs (5th), runs per game (5th), on base percentage (7th), triples (10th) and slugging percentage (10th).
• In 2024, FSU scored 456 runs last season which was the second-most in FSU history and was just four runs short of breaking the school record, and they broke the 2019 team’s batting average record as the Noles hit .332 last season. FSU is on pace to break both of those records this season. 
• FSU also hit the second-most home runs in school history with 89, trailing the 2019 team that hit 105 home runs. 

                                                            
Noles Continuing Legacy of Great Pitching

• Under the guidance of Head Coach Lonni Alameda, the FSU pitching staff looks to be back to its regular self this season.
• After a 2024 season that saw the Noles post a 3.71 ERA which ranked 150th in the country, FSU has been phenomenal in the circle so far this year.
• FSU leads the ACC with a 2.32 ERA which ranks 10th in the country. 
• The Noles have been pitching by committee this season as four pitchers have pitched more than 55 innings with no player pitching more than 90 innings. FSU has four players with a 2.75 ERA or lower. 
• Jazzy Francik leads the ACC with a 1.64 ERA, and Ashtyn Danley is second in the ACC with a 1.89 ERA. Annabelle Widra is sixth in the ACC with a 2.66 ERA. 
• FSU has been terrific at pounding the zone as they lead the ACC and rank fifth in the entire country in strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.81). 
• FSU has surrendered just 72 walks this season which is the fewest in the entire country. 

                                                            
Torres Becoming One of Nation’s Top Hitters and Shortstops

• Few have had as good of a season as Isa Torres this season as she has been money for FSU at the top of the lineup. 
• Torres is hitting .447 with eight home runs and 44 RBI.  
• Torres has recorded 84 hits this season which is third in the entire country and leads the ACC.
• Torres’ 84 hits are tied for the seventh-most all time in FSU history. 
• Torres has recorded a hit in 44 out of FSU’s 52 games this season and has reached base in 47 out of the 52 games this season. 
• Torres has been FSU’s leadoff hitter in 48 of the 52 games this season after being in the leadoff position just twice last season. 
• Torres has struck out just three times this season in 188 at bats. Her three strikeouts are the lowest of any player in the Power Four. 
• Torres is also third on the team with 11 stolen bases. 
• Torres was named a Top 25 Finalist for the USA Softball National Player of the Year last week. 
• Torres finished 2024 with a .356 batting average alone with nine home runs and 57 RBI. Her 57 RBI are tied for the second-most ever by a FSU freshman behind Beachum. Her nine home runs were the fourth-most by a FSU freshman and her .356 batting average was the sixth-highest average by a FSU freshman. 
• Torres was rock solid at shortstop for the Noles as she started 61 games at the position where she had just seven errors in 191 attempts. 
• Torres earned Second Team All-ACC honors in 2024 and was ranked the 19th overall player by Softball America and the 29th overall player by D1Sofball heading into the 2025 season. 

                                                                
Kerr Having One of Her Best Seasons in Her Career 

• Jahni Kerr has been a consistent staple in the Noles’ lineup the last three seasons and 2025 has been no different. 
• After somewhat of a slow start, Kerr has been on fire since conference play has started. In 21 ACC games, Kerr hit .456  with four home runs and 23 RBI. Her .456 average is tied with Torres for the second-highest in the ACC play during conference play. In total, Kerr is hitting .392 with eight home runs and 39 RBI.
• Kerr drove in a run in eight consecutive games from April 11-May 3. Her eight-game RBI streak is tied for the third-longest in school history. 
• Kerr had a career game against No. 2 Florida last Wednesday. Kerr drove in all four runs against the Gators as she hit two two-run home runs to power FSU to the win. It was Kerr’s first multi-home run game of her career and she tied her career high with four RBI. 
• Kerr one-upped her performance against the Gators with a two-home run and six RBI performance against Cal on April 13. 
• Kerr has recorded a hit in 23 out of her last 25 games.  
• Kerr earned ACC Player of the Week on April 8 then was named a Softball America Star of the Week on April 15. 
• Kerr is a two-time All-ACC performer as she earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2023 and Third Team honors in 2024. 

                                                        
Francik Becoming a Top Pitcher in the ACC and Top Freshman in the Country

• A true freshman and one of the best high school pitchers in Florida, Jazzy Francik has continued to improve and has become one of the best pitchers in the ACC and one of the top freshmen in the country. 
• Francik has made seven starts and pitched 81.1 innings.
• Francik has been nearly unstoppable in the circle as of late. In her last three starts, Francik has thrown 19 scoreless innings, allowing just five hits while striking out 21. In her last 10 appearances, Francik has allowed just three earned runs in 31.2 innings.
• Francik has posted a 1.64 ERA with a 9-2 record. Her 1.64 ERA is the lowest ERA in the ACC and the second-best ERA among freshmen in the country. 
• Francik has struck out 76 batters compared to 18 walks.
• Francik has come up in huge moments for FSU this season and has recorded seven saves this season which is the second-most in program history for a single season. 
• Francik had a great showing against Saint Mary’s on April 9 where she threw a complete game shutout with 12 strikeouts. Francik is the first Nole to pitch a complete game this season and her 12 strikeouts were the most by a Seminole since Meghan King in 2019. 
• Francik has earned ACC Pitcher of the Week twice this year on Apr. 15 and May 6. She joined Makenna Reid as the only true freshman at FSU to win the award since 2012. 
• In her first two appearances of her collegiate career, Francik recorded a win and a save. She joined Bailey Schinella (2012) as the only freshmen in FSU history to record a win and a save in their first two college appearances.

                                     
Edenfield Continues to be Consistent in the Batter’s Box for FSU

• After posting her most consistent season in 2024, Edenfield is coming up big for the Noles once again. 
• Edenfield is hitting .331 with eight home runs and 45 RBI to go along with a team-high 37 walks.  
• Out of her 43 hits this season, 23 of them have resulted in a RBI. 
• Edenfield recorded a hit in eight out of her first 10 at bats at the Clearwater Invitational including a great performance against Wichita State where she went 4-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Her four hits were the most in a game in her career. 
• Edenfield hit a career-best .381 last season, which was second on the team, to go along with her 15 home runs and 46 RBI. 
• Edenfield has hit 53 career home runs which ranks third in FSU history. Edenfield needs two home runs to pass Maddie O’Brien for second. Jessi Warren holds the school record with 83 career home runs. 
• Edenfield is fifth all-time in FSU history with 197 RBI. 
• Edenfield posted a slugging percentage of .806 last year which was the fourth-best mark in school history. In her career, Edenfield is slugging .650 which is currently second in FSU history. 
• Edenfield also ranks in the top 10 in school history for career walks.  
• Edenfield earned Third Team NFCA All-America honors for the first time in her career and was also named First Team All-ACC for the first time in her career. 
• In her first two seasons, Edenfield has recorded two 50+ RBI seasons. Edenfield is one of just seven Seminoles who have ever recorded two 50+ RBI seasons as a Seminole. She is looking to join Jessi Warren as the only Seminoles to record three 50+ RBI seasons/ 
• Edenfield joined Jessi Warren and Sydney Sherrill as the only Seminoles to have 50+ RBI in their first two seasons in the Garnet and Gold.

                                        
Dack Giving the Noles Great Production 

• Katie Dack has regained her power to become one of the most dangerous bats in the Seminole lineup. 
• Dack leads the team with 13 home runs and is tied for second on the team with 45 RBI. Dack’s 45 RBI are a career high. 
• Dack is hitting .349 which is also a career high. 
• In ACC play, Dack leads the team with 20 RBI in 15 conference games. 
• Last season, Dack had just three home runs and 10 RBI. 
• Dack was named to the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge All-Tournament Team. 

                                    
Danley Coming on Strong for the Seminoles

• Ashtyn Danley came on strong for the Noles late in the 2024 season and took the role as the Noles’ top pitcher as injuries decimated the FSU pitching staff. In 2025, Danley has taken another step in the circle in a very talented pitching room. 
• Danley leads the team with 85.1 innings and is second on the team with 1.81 ERA.
• Danley holds a 11-1 record this season in 30 appearances. 
• In her last 31 innings, Danley has allowed just nine earned runs. 
• Danley had one of her best outings as a Seminole as she shut down No. 2 Florida on April 2 who had a top 10 offense going into the game. Danley threw four scoreless innings to help FSU win 4-0. 
• Danley made a team-high 21 starts and pitched a team-high 142.1 innings for the Noles in 2024.

                                        
Beachum Looks to Continue to be One of Top Hitters in the Country

• Jaysoni Beachum put up some of the best numbers in FSU history last season as a freshman and is putting together another great season for the Garnet and Gold.
• Beachum is hitting .327 with 11 home runs and 42 RBI.  
• Beachum hit .417 last season which was the third-best mark in FSU history and was the highest batting average ever by a freshman in FSU history. 
• Beachum drove in 66 runs which broke the FSU freshman record and was the most RBI in a season by a Seminole since Jessi Warren in 2018. Beachum also hit 16 home runs which was tied for the sixth-most ever in FSU history. 
• Beachum was named the TUCCI/NFCA National Freshman of the Year and earned Second Team All-America honors. Beachum was the first Nole and ACC player to win the award and became the first FSU freshman since Sydney Sherrill to be named a NFCA All-American. 
• Beachum was phenomenal at the hot corner for the Noles as she committed just five errors in 154 attempts at third base. 

                                        
Widra Pitching Well for the Noles

• After pitching just 41.2 innings last season, Widra has been very good in her 65.2 innings she’s pitched for FSU this season.
• In those 65.2 innings, Widra has posted a 2.66 ERA with 42 strikeouts. 
• Widra has been phenomenal at throwing strikes this season as she has allowed just eight walks compared to 42 strikeouts. 
• Widra is fourth in the country in walks allowed per seven innings (0.85) and 10th in the country in strikeout-to-walk ratio (5.25). Both marks are first in the ACC. 

                                                            
Apsel Brings Valued Experience to Noles’ Pitching Staff

• Apsel brings a lot of experience in the circle after three seasons at Hofstra.
• Apsel has been great for the Seminoles this season. She holds a 12-0 record with a 3.31 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 61.1 innings. 
• Apsel is the fourth player since 2000 to win their first 10 decisions as a Seminole. Apsel joins Meghan King (2017), Kathryn Sandercock (2019) and Makenna Reid (2023). 
• Apsel has pitched 476.1 innings in her collegiate career with a 2.62 career ERA and 363 strikeouts.
• Apsel had her best season last year as she posted a 1.39 ERA.
• Apsel pitched 20 complete games which ranked 15th in the country in 2024. 
• Apsel performed phenomenally against Power Five opponents this season. Against the NCAA Tournament qualifying Penn State Nittany Lions, Apsel threw 6.1 innings and allowed just two earned runs on seven hits while striking out three. Against the National Runner-Up Texas Longhorns, Apsel pitched 6.0 innings and allowed just four runs to one of the nation’s top offenses. Apsel and the Pride were one of just two non-Power Five teams to hold Texas to five runs or less this season and was one of three unranked teams to hold the Longhorns to under five runs this season. Maybe Apsel’s most impressive performance of the 2024 season came against Missouri who entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 7 overall seed and was one win away from the Women’s College world Series. Apsel shut down the Tigers as she pitched all nine innings of the thriller and allowed just two runs on four hits to the Tigers while striking out six. 

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