With its 5-1 loss on Saturday, @PackSoftball was swept in its weekend series against Georgia Tech.
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2022 NC State softball (33-23, 7-14) season over
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NC State softball was unable to slow down a hot-hitting Georgia Tech squad as the Wolfpack dropped a 5-1 decision in the Atlantic Coast Conference series finale on Sunday afternoon inside of Mewborn field.
The Wolfpack (28-18, 5-13 ACC) stuck close with the Yellow Jackets (31-12, 11-10 ACC) early but could not find a consistent offensive rhythm late in the game to avoid falling in the series finale.
Taylor Ensley recorded her fifth double of the season, her first in conference action while Brittany Jackson tied her season high with two walks to continue to pace the team with 20 walks on the year.
Maddie McPherson (9-8) took the loss in the circle after tossing 5.2 innings giving five runs (four earned) on nine hits while striking out five batters. McPherson has struck out five or more batters in eight outings this season.
In the fifth inning, Ensley led off with a double and was able to advance to third on an error throw by the catcher trying to pick her off. Taylor Johnson hit a grounder to shortstop and Ensley's speed allowed her to beat the throw home to score the Pack's sole run.
Up Next
NC State returns home on Wednesday for a midweek matchup against East Carolina. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. with the game broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/16/softball-drops-series-finale.aspx
The Wolfpack (28-18, 5-13 ACC) stuck close with the Yellow Jackets (31-12, 11-10 ACC) early but could not find a consistent offensive rhythm late in the game to avoid falling in the series finale.
Taylor Ensley recorded her fifth double of the season, her first in conference action while Brittany Jackson tied her season high with two walks to continue to pace the team with 20 walks on the year.
Maddie McPherson (9-8) took the loss in the circle after tossing 5.2 innings giving five runs (four earned) on nine hits while striking out five batters. McPherson has struck out five or more batters in eight outings this season.
In the fifth inning, Ensley led off with a double and was able to advance to third on an error throw by the catcher trying to pick her off. Taylor Johnson hit a grounder to shortstop and Ensley's speed allowed her to beat the throw home to score the Pack's sole run.
Up Next
NC State returns home on Wednesday for a midweek matchup against East Carolina. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. with the game broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/16/softball-drops-series-finale.aspx
Back in Dail before we make our last ACC road trip 😌 pic.twitter.com/8kr10xeGtO
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) April 18, 2022
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NC State 9
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East Carolina 6
NC State softball remained undefeated in Wednesday contests on the season as the Pack took down in-state foe East Carolina, 9-6 inside of Dail Softball Stadium.
The Wolfpack (29-18) improved to 4-0 when playing on Wednesdays while also moving to 24-5 in non-conference matchups.
Sam Sack had an outstanding day at the plate as she finished 2-for-3 with a grand slam, her second of her career, a career high tying five RBI and a walk. Brittany Jackson followed behind with a two-hit performance, her ninth multi-hit game this season alongside two runs scored.
Maddie McPherson earned the win to improve to 10-8 on the season. McPherson entered the game in the second inning and finished with a stat line of 5.1 innings, five strikeouts, two hits, one earned run and no walks.
NC State began the scoring as Sack and Randi Farricker each hit an RBI single to put the Pack up, 2-0 in the first inning. The Pirates (19-25) responded with a five-run second inning to gain the lead. McPherson entered the game with two outs in the second and shut down the next 10 batters to regain the momentum for the Wolfpack.
In the fourth inning with the bases loaded, Sack crushed a ball over the right field wall to allow NC State to regain the lead at 6-5. Three of Sack's eight home runs this season have come in the fourth inning.
ECU answered once again with a solo homer in the sixth to tie the game. In the bottom half of the frame, NC State's batters stayed patient at the plate as Farricker and Taylor Ensley drew a walk with the bases loaded before Michele Tarpey recorded an RBI hit by pitch which led to the final score, 9-6.
Quick Hits
- NC State improved to 19-0 when out-hitting its opponent (NC State 8, ECU 6)
- Sam Sack's grand slam was the second this season as Carson Shaner hit the other grand slam on Feb. 25 against Central Connecticut State
- The Wolfpack has hit 70 home runs this season, marking the fourth time in program history that the Pack hit 70 or more home runs
Up Next
NC State will play its final road ACC series this weekend as the Pack travels to Chestnut Hill, Mass., to face Boston College. The series opener is set for Friday at 4 p.m. with the game broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/20/softball-wolfpack-slides-past-ecu.aspx
The Wolfpack (29-18) improved to 4-0 when playing on Wednesdays while also moving to 24-5 in non-conference matchups.
Sam Sack had an outstanding day at the plate as she finished 2-for-3 with a grand slam, her second of her career, a career high tying five RBI and a walk. Brittany Jackson followed behind with a two-hit performance, her ninth multi-hit game this season alongside two runs scored.
Maddie McPherson earned the win to improve to 10-8 on the season. McPherson entered the game in the second inning and finished with a stat line of 5.1 innings, five strikeouts, two hits, one earned run and no walks.
NC State began the scoring as Sack and Randi Farricker each hit an RBI single to put the Pack up, 2-0 in the first inning. The Pirates (19-25) responded with a five-run second inning to gain the lead. McPherson entered the game with two outs in the second and shut down the next 10 batters to regain the momentum for the Wolfpack.
In the fourth inning with the bases loaded, Sack crushed a ball over the right field wall to allow NC State to regain the lead at 6-5. Three of Sack's eight home runs this season have come in the fourth inning.
ECU answered once again with a solo homer in the sixth to tie the game. In the bottom half of the frame, NC State's batters stayed patient at the plate as Farricker and Taylor Ensley drew a walk with the bases loaded before Michele Tarpey recorded an RBI hit by pitch which led to the final score, 9-6.
Quick Hits
- NC State improved to 19-0 when out-hitting its opponent (NC State 8, ECU 6)
- Sam Sack's grand slam was the second this season as Carson Shaner hit the other grand slam on Feb. 25 against Central Connecticut State
- The Wolfpack has hit 70 home runs this season, marking the fourth time in program history that the Pack hit 70 or more home runs
Up Next
NC State will play its final road ACC series this weekend as the Pack travels to Chestnut Hill, Mass., to face Boston College. The series opener is set for Friday at 4 p.m. with the game broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/20/softball-wolfpack-slides-past-ecu.aspx
Crucial series on deck this weekend https://t.co/n8nHHEMHIG
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) April 21, 2022
NC State wraps up its road schedule this weekend visiting Boston College for a three-game series.
The series opener is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. with game two set for Saturday at 1 p.m. and the final road game of 2022 on Sunday at noon. All three games of the series will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
SCOUTING BOSTON COLLEGE
Boston College is coming off a hard-fought 3-2 11-inning loss to Boston University on Wednesday
Both NC State and Boston College are tied for the 10th spot in the ACC, the top 10 teams will make the ACC Tournament held at Pitt
The Wolfpack leads in the all-time series 26-17, including being 11-7 when playing at Boston College
The Pack has won four of the last five meetings between the teams
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/21/softball-nc-state-ready-for-crucial-series-at-boston-college.aspx
The series opener is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. with game two set for Saturday at 1 p.m. and the final road game of 2022 on Sunday at noon. All three games of the series will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
SCOUTING BOSTON COLLEGE
Boston College is coming off a hard-fought 3-2 11-inning loss to Boston University on Wednesday
Both NC State and Boston College are tied for the 10th spot in the ACC, the top 10 teams will make the ACC Tournament held at Pitt
The Wolfpack leads in the all-time series 26-17, including being 11-7 when playing at Boston College
The Pack has won four of the last five meetings between the teams
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/21/softball-nc-state-ready-for-crucial-series-at-boston-college.aspx
Handled business 😌#GoPack | #HomeRunMindset pic.twitter.com/cVvhBLy5g0
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) April 22, 2022
Taylor Johnson pushed NC State past Boston College, 3-2 on Friday evening in the Atlantic Coast Conference softball series opener inside of Harrington Athletics Village.
Johnson had an outstanding day at the plate to lead the Wolfpack (30-18, 6-13 ACC) as she finished 2-for-3, accounting for all of NC State's runs with three RBI.
Brittany Jackson turned in her eighth two-hit outing of the season as she went 2-for-3 with a double. Maddie McPherson improved to 11-8 in the circle after tossing her fourth complete game of the season finishing with a stat line of three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk and four strikeouts.
The Eagles (19-22, 5-14 ACC) took an early 1-0 lead in the second off a solo home run. NC State's bats woke up in the fifth as Johnson hit a solo home run, her eighth of the season to tie the game at one apiece.
Boston College answered with an RBI double in the bottom half of the frame to regain the lead, 2-1. In the sixth, Johnson stepped up to the plate and hit a two-RBI double to left center field to put the Pack back on top 3-2.
In the bottom of the seventh, McPherson shut the door as she had her fifth three up, three down inning to end the game.
Quick Hits
- NC State has reached 30 wins for the second time in the Jennifer Patrick-Swift era (2019)
- The Wolfpack has hit 71 home runs this season, one shy of the third-most in a single season in program history
- The Pack improved to 20-0 this season when out hitting its opponent
Up Next
The rubber match between NC State and Boston College is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. with the game broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/22/softball-taylor-johnson-hits-nc-state-past-eagles.aspx
Johnson had an outstanding day at the plate to lead the Wolfpack (30-18, 6-13 ACC) as she finished 2-for-3, accounting for all of NC State's runs with three RBI.
Brittany Jackson turned in her eighth two-hit outing of the season as she went 2-for-3 with a double. Maddie McPherson improved to 11-8 in the circle after tossing her fourth complete game of the season finishing with a stat line of three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk and four strikeouts.
The Eagles (19-22, 5-14 ACC) took an early 1-0 lead in the second off a solo home run. NC State's bats woke up in the fifth as Johnson hit a solo home run, her eighth of the season to tie the game at one apiece.
Boston College answered with an RBI double in the bottom half of the frame to regain the lead, 2-1. In the sixth, Johnson stepped up to the plate and hit a two-RBI double to left center field to put the Pack back on top 3-2.
In the bottom of the seventh, McPherson shut the door as she had her fifth three up, three down inning to end the game.
Quick Hits
- NC State has reached 30 wins for the second time in the Jennifer Patrick-Swift era (2019)
- The Wolfpack has hit 71 home runs this season, one shy of the third-most in a single season in program history
- The Pack improved to 20-0 this season when out hitting its opponent
Up Next
The rubber match between NC State and Boston College is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. with the game broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/22/softball-taylor-johnson-hits-nc-state-past-eagles.aspx
Series clinched 😁#GoPack | #HomeRunMindset pic.twitter.com/DDpxNi3s61
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) April 23, 2022
NC State cruised past Boston College, 7-3 on Saturday to clinch the series in Atlantic Coast Conference softball action in Harrington Athletics Village.
The Wolfpack (31-18, 7-13 ACC) used an explosive fourth inning while adding some insurance runs in the fifth to hold off the Eagles (19-23, 5-15 ACC) and clinch its third ACC series this year.
Brittany Jackson paced the Wolfpack going 2-for-4 including a bunt single to go along with a pair of RBI and a run scored. Alaina Smith followed behind with a 1-for-2 outing at the plate alongside two walks and two runs scored while Sam Sack added a hit and two RBI.
Maddie McPherson continued her dominance in the circle as she earned her third consecutive win to improve to 12-8 on the season. McPherson finished with a stat line of 5.1 innings, three hits, one earned run, one walk and seven strikeouts.
In McPherson's last three outings, she has tossed 16 strikeouts with only giving up two walks and three earned runs in 17.2 innings.
Randi Farricker opened the scoring with an RBI single to center field in the first. BC answered with a two-run second inning to gain a 2-1 lead. In the fourth with the bases loaded, Logan Morris drew a walk to score a run before Sack hit a single up the middle that allowed three runs to score to put NC State back on top, 5-2.
Jackson added two insurance runs in the fifth as she singled to left field which drove home Smith and Gracie Roberts. The Eagles scored the final run of the game off a solo homer in the bottom half of the frame, leading to the final score of 7-3.
Quick Hits
- NC State's 31 wins tie for the most wins in a season with Jennifer Patrick-Swift as the head coach
- The Wolfpack is 24-0 on the season when having the same or more hits than its opponent
- The Pack drew eight walks in the contest, just one shy of its season high
Up Next
The series finale between NC State and Boston College is set for Sunday at noon on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/23/softball-wolfpack-clinches-series-against-boston-college.aspx
The Wolfpack (31-18, 7-13 ACC) used an explosive fourth inning while adding some insurance runs in the fifth to hold off the Eagles (19-23, 5-15 ACC) and clinch its third ACC series this year.
Brittany Jackson paced the Wolfpack going 2-for-4 including a bunt single to go along with a pair of RBI and a run scored. Alaina Smith followed behind with a 1-for-2 outing at the plate alongside two walks and two runs scored while Sam Sack added a hit and two RBI.
Maddie McPherson continued her dominance in the circle as she earned her third consecutive win to improve to 12-8 on the season. McPherson finished with a stat line of 5.1 innings, three hits, one earned run, one walk and seven strikeouts.
In McPherson's last three outings, she has tossed 16 strikeouts with only giving up two walks and three earned runs in 17.2 innings.
Randi Farricker opened the scoring with an RBI single to center field in the first. BC answered with a two-run second inning to gain a 2-1 lead. In the fourth with the bases loaded, Logan Morris drew a walk to score a run before Sack hit a single up the middle that allowed three runs to score to put NC State back on top, 5-2.
Jackson added two insurance runs in the fifth as she singled to left field which drove home Smith and Gracie Roberts. The Eagles scored the final run of the game off a solo homer in the bottom half of the frame, leading to the final score of 7-3.
Quick Hits
- NC State's 31 wins tie for the most wins in a season with Jennifer Patrick-Swift as the head coach
- The Wolfpack is 24-0 on the season when having the same or more hits than its opponent
- The Pack drew eight walks in the contest, just one shy of its season high
Up Next
The series finale between NC State and Boston College is set for Sunday at noon on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/23/softball-wolfpack-clinches-series-against-boston-college.aspx
Couldn't complete the sweep.
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) April 24, 2022
Back in Dail on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/MeOlY7jyEx
NC State took a late lead but Boston College responded with a big sixth inning as well to hand the Wolfpack a 9-6 loss in the Atlantic Coast Conference series finale on Sunday at Harrington Athletics Village.
The Wolfpack (31-19, 7-14 ACC) looked to be in great position to complete the series sweep but the Eagles (20-23, 6-15 ACC) scored six runs in the sixth inning to avoid being swept.
Brittany Jackson went a perfect 2-for-2 with a double and two walks alongside one RBI while Michele Tarpey recorded a hit and an RBI. Maddie McPherson was dealt the loss to move to 12-9 on the season after giving up six runs (five earned) with four strikeouts.
Boston College jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after three innings. The Pack tied the game in the fourth inning as Logan Morris scored NC State's first run off a passed ball before Tarpey hit a two-RBI single to left center field.
In the sixth, the Wolfpack gained its first lead of the game off a fielding error by BC's third baseman. Later in the frame, Jackson and Morris hit RBI singles to increase NC State's lead to 6-3. In the bottom half of the inning, the Eagles hit two three-run homers to regain the lead and hold off NC State for the win.
Up Next
NC State wraps up its non-conference slate on Wednesday, hosting Norfolk State for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/24/softball-late-rally-downs-nc-state.aspx
The Wolfpack (31-19, 7-14 ACC) looked to be in great position to complete the series sweep but the Eagles (20-23, 6-15 ACC) scored six runs in the sixth inning to avoid being swept.
Brittany Jackson went a perfect 2-for-2 with a double and two walks alongside one RBI while Michele Tarpey recorded a hit and an RBI. Maddie McPherson was dealt the loss to move to 12-9 on the season after giving up six runs (five earned) with four strikeouts.
Boston College jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after three innings. The Pack tied the game in the fourth inning as Logan Morris scored NC State's first run off a passed ball before Tarpey hit a two-RBI single to left center field.
In the sixth, the Wolfpack gained its first lead of the game off a fielding error by BC's third baseman. Later in the frame, Jackson and Morris hit RBI singles to increase NC State's lead to 6-3. In the bottom half of the inning, the Eagles hit two three-run homers to regain the lead and hold off NC State for the win.
Up Next
NC State wraps up its non-conference slate on Wednesday, hosting Norfolk State for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/24/softball-late-rally-downs-nc-state.aspx
Brittany Jackson of NC State softball has been named Atlantic Coast Conference Co-Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.
Jackson joins Georgia Tech's Jin Sileo as Co-Player of the Week and becomes the second member of the Wolfpack to earn the honor as Logan Morris was tabbed Player of the Week on March 9.
Jackson had an outstanding week helping the Wolfpack finish 3-1. Jackson led the team in batting average (.615), hits (8), doubles (2), slugging percentage (.769) and on-base percentage (.667) while scoring the second-most runs with three.
One of her better performances of the week came in the series-clinching 7-3 win over Boston College on Saturday when Jackson paced the Wolfpack going 2-for-4 including a bunt single to go along with a pair of RBI and a run scored.
Jackson joins Georgia Tech's Jin Sileo as Co-Player of the Week and becomes the second member of the Wolfpack to earn the honor as Logan Morris was tabbed Player of the Week on March 9.
Jackson had an outstanding week helping the Wolfpack finish 3-1. Jackson led the team in batting average (.615), hits (8), doubles (2), slugging percentage (.769) and on-base percentage (.667) while scoring the second-most runs with three.
One of her better performances of the week came in the series-clinching 7-3 win over Boston College on Saturday when Jackson paced the Wolfpack going 2-for-4 including a bunt single to go along with a pair of RBI and a run scored.
🤩 𝓐𝓒𝓒 𝓟𝓛𝓐𝓨𝓔𝓡 𝓞𝓕 𝓣𝓗𝓔 𝓦𝓔𝓔𝓚 🤩
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) April 26, 2022
We see you, Brittany! 👏👏https://t.co/JiCFqTcli2 | #GoPack pic.twitter.com/sG4GGKNdgm
NC State softball will play its final non-conference opponent of the regular season on Wednesday welcoming Norfolk State to Dail Softball Stadium for a doubleheader.
The first game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. first pitch on ACC Network Extra with the second game beginning approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.
QUICK HITS
NC State started the season 13-1, marking the best start to a season in program history
The Wolfpack set a program record for most home runs in a game with nine at UNC on March 26
The Pack is a perfect 4-0 when playing on Wednesday and is 24-5 in non-conference action on the year
On the season, Logan Morris leads the team with a .379 batting average, .703 slugging percentage, .480 on-base percentage, 55 hits, 13 homers and 44 RBI while being second on the team in runs (33)
In the circle, Maddie McPherson leads the team in innings pitched (124.0) while being second in strikeouts (117)
#HOMERUNMINDSET
NC State bats have been on a tear this season as the Pack has tallied 71 homers
NC State is 17th in the country in home runs per game hitting 1.42 a contest
The 71 home runs are the fourth-most in program history in a single season and the most under the tenure of head coach Jennifer Patrick-Swift
This season marks the fourth year in program history that the team has hit 70 or more home runs
The program record for home runs in a season is 88 set by the 2013 squad
With one more homer, the Wolfpack will tie the 2016 squad for the third-most in a season
SCOUTING NORFOLK STATE
Norfolk State won both of its games in the doubleheader against Delaware State including a convincing 13-2 (5 inn.) win in the second game
The Wolfpack is a perfect 2-0 against the Spartans in program history
The Pack has outscored Norfolk State, 17-3 in 13 innings played
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/26/softball-nc-state-set-for-midweek-doubleheader.aspx
The first game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. first pitch on ACC Network Extra with the second game beginning approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.
QUICK HITS
NC State started the season 13-1, marking the best start to a season in program history
The Wolfpack set a program record for most home runs in a game with nine at UNC on March 26
The Pack is a perfect 4-0 when playing on Wednesday and is 24-5 in non-conference action on the year
On the season, Logan Morris leads the team with a .379 batting average, .703 slugging percentage, .480 on-base percentage, 55 hits, 13 homers and 44 RBI while being second on the team in runs (33)
In the circle, Maddie McPherson leads the team in innings pitched (124.0) while being second in strikeouts (117)
#HOMERUNMINDSET
NC State bats have been on a tear this season as the Pack has tallied 71 homers
NC State is 17th in the country in home runs per game hitting 1.42 a contest
The 71 home runs are the fourth-most in program history in a single season and the most under the tenure of head coach Jennifer Patrick-Swift
This season marks the fourth year in program history that the team has hit 70 or more home runs
The program record for home runs in a season is 88 set by the 2013 squad
With one more homer, the Wolfpack will tie the 2016 squad for the third-most in a season
SCOUTING NORFOLK STATE
Norfolk State won both of its games in the doubleheader against Delaware State including a convincing 13-2 (5 inn.) win in the second game
The Wolfpack is a perfect 2-0 against the Spartans in program history
The Pack has outscored Norfolk State, 17-3 in 13 innings played
https://gopack.com/news/2022/4/26/softball-nc-state-set-for-midweek-doubleheader.aspx
Still undefeated on Wednesdays 😆#GoPack | #HomeRunMindset pic.twitter.com/RCwub8REoc
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) April 27, 2022
Going to be a fun weekend at Dail 😊 pic.twitter.com/iI7tS2n5BJ
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 3, 2022
NC State will wrap up the regular season this weekend welcoming No. 3 Florida State to Dail Softball Stadium.
The series opener is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. with game two on Saturday at 1 p.m. Both Friday and Saturday's games will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra. The final game of the regular season is scheduled for a noon first pitch on Sunday on ACC Network.
Fans arriving before 5 p.m. for Friday's game will need to request a virtual parking permit in order to park on campus.
ACC OUTLOOK
Heading into the weekend, NC State is ninth in the ACC standings
In order to earn the No. 9 seed in the ACC Tournament, the Wolfpack needs to hold a weekend record equal to or better than North Carolina who is currently 10th in the ACC standings
NC State is second in home runs (74), third in walks (188), fifth in slugging percentage (.489) and fourth in batters struck out (309)
Logan Morris is fifth in hits (57), sixth in RBI (44) and home runs (13), seventh in slugging (.700) and on-base percentage (.478) and 10th in batting average (.380)
Maddie McPherson is seventh in innings pitched (131.0) and ninth in strikeouts (131)
Aisha Weixlmann is seventh in strikeouts (135) and 10th in innings pitched (124.0)
SCOUTING FLORIDA STATE
Florida State is coming off a tight 2-1 victory over No. 10 Florida on Wednesday at home
The Seminoles are on an eight-game winning streak highlighted by defeating two ranked teams
FSU holds the all-time series advantage with a 42-12 record against the Wolfpack
https://gopack.com/news/2022/5/5/softball-wolfpack-battles-3-florida-state.aspx
The series opener is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. with game two on Saturday at 1 p.m. Both Friday and Saturday's games will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra. The final game of the regular season is scheduled for a noon first pitch on Sunday on ACC Network.
Fans arriving before 5 p.m. for Friday's game will need to request a virtual parking permit in order to park on campus.
ACC OUTLOOK
Heading into the weekend, NC State is ninth in the ACC standings
In order to earn the No. 9 seed in the ACC Tournament, the Wolfpack needs to hold a weekend record equal to or better than North Carolina who is currently 10th in the ACC standings
NC State is second in home runs (74), third in walks (188), fifth in slugging percentage (.489) and fourth in batters struck out (309)
Logan Morris is fifth in hits (57), sixth in RBI (44) and home runs (13), seventh in slugging (.700) and on-base percentage (.478) and 10th in batting average (.380)
Maddie McPherson is seventh in innings pitched (131.0) and ninth in strikeouts (131)
Aisha Weixlmann is seventh in strikeouts (135) and 10th in innings pitched (124.0)
SCOUTING FLORIDA STATE
Florida State is coming off a tight 2-1 victory over No. 10 Florida on Wednesday at home
The Seminoles are on an eight-game winning streak highlighted by defeating two ranked teams
FSU holds the all-time series advantage with a 42-12 record against the Wolfpack
https://gopack.com/news/2022/5/5/softball-wolfpack-battles-3-florida-state.aspx
game 1 suspended in middle of 5
Florida State leads 3-0
Florida State leads 3-0
Tonight's game has suspended and will resume tomorrow at 1 p.m. https://t.co/MDZUjhDc0C
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 7, 2022
Wolfer79 said:
game 1 suspended in top of 6
Florida State leads 3-0Tonight's game has suspended and will resume tomorrow at 1 p.m. https://t.co/MDZUjhDc0C
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 7, 2022
T6 | And we are back in action!
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 7, 2022
Two outs, bases empty, McPherson in the circle
📊 https://t.co/SPDqCkkIex
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🍢 3#GoPack | #HomeRunMindset pic.twitter.com/kw8pAsrVCa
We have entered a weather delay in the top of the first inning
Will provide updates when able to.
Will provide updates when able to.
We have entered a weather delay in the top of the first inning 🌧
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 7, 2022
Will provide updates when able to.
Today's game has been suspended.
We will resume today's game after the conclusion of Sunday's game at noon on ACC Network.
We will resume today's game after the conclusion of Sunday's game at noon on ACC Network.
Today's game has been suspended.
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 7, 2022
We will resume today's game after the conclusion of Sunday's game at noon on ACC Network. https://t.co/wa2kJ2pn4Y
Final.
Florida State 8
NC State 4
We will resume yesterday's suspended game at 3:15 p.m.
Final.
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 8, 2022
We will resume yesterday's suspended game at 3:15 p.m. pic.twitter.com/BdCZ4Jnc5v
Final.
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 8, 2022
Next up - ACC Tournament. pic.twitter.com/jm11NkyEsl
No. 3 Florida State bats were hot all evening as NC State suffered a 10-6 Atlantic Coast Conference loss on Sunday inside of Dail Softball Stadium.
The Wolfpack tried to stay with the Seminoles (49-5, 19-5 ACC) early but was unable to slow down FSU's momentum. NC State finished the regular season with a 33-22 overall record while going 7-17 in conference action.
Libby Whittaker was a force at the plate going 3-for-4 with an RBI, her first three-hit performance of the season and second of her career. Brittany Jackson, Alaina Smith and Sam Sack accounted for the remaining three Wolfpack hits in the contest as each of them hit a home run.
Aisha Weixlmann took the loss in the circle to move to 13-7 on the year. Weixlmann finished with a stat line of 3.2 innings, six runs and three strikeouts.
FSU led off the game with back-to-back home runs on Saturday before the game was suspended due to weather. Resuming the game on Sunday, the Wolfpack answered in the bottom half of the first as Jackson hit a solo homer to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
After the Seminoles added a run in the second and third innings, NC State added another run off an error to make the score 4-2. Trailing 6-2 in the fifth, Smith stepped up to the plate and hit a homer to center field. In the sixth inning, both teams hit a two-run home run to continue the three-run gap.
Florida State added two insurance runs in the final frame to take a 10-5 lead before Whittaker drove home the final run of the regular season with an RBI single to left field which led to the final score, 10-6.
Up Next
NC State has earned the No. 10 seed in the ACC Championship. The Wolfpack will face No. 7 Georgia Tech on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Vartabedian Field in Pittsburgh. The game will be televised live on ACC Network.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/5/8/softball-nc-state-completes-regular-season.aspx
The Wolfpack tried to stay with the Seminoles (49-5, 19-5 ACC) early but was unable to slow down FSU's momentum. NC State finished the regular season with a 33-22 overall record while going 7-17 in conference action.
Libby Whittaker was a force at the plate going 3-for-4 with an RBI, her first three-hit performance of the season and second of her career. Brittany Jackson, Alaina Smith and Sam Sack accounted for the remaining three Wolfpack hits in the contest as each of them hit a home run.
Aisha Weixlmann took the loss in the circle to move to 13-7 on the year. Weixlmann finished with a stat line of 3.2 innings, six runs and three strikeouts.
FSU led off the game with back-to-back home runs on Saturday before the game was suspended due to weather. Resuming the game on Sunday, the Wolfpack answered in the bottom half of the first as Jackson hit a solo homer to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
After the Seminoles added a run in the second and third innings, NC State added another run off an error to make the score 4-2. Trailing 6-2 in the fifth, Smith stepped up to the plate and hit a homer to center field. In the sixth inning, both teams hit a two-run home run to continue the three-run gap.
Florida State added two insurance runs in the final frame to take a 10-5 lead before Whittaker drove home the final run of the regular season with an RBI single to left field which led to the final score, 10-6.
Up Next
NC State has earned the No. 10 seed in the ACC Championship. The Wolfpack will face No. 7 Georgia Tech on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Vartabedian Field in Pittsburgh. The game will be televised live on ACC Network.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/5/8/softball-nc-state-completes-regular-season.aspx
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ACC Tournament
1st Round, Vartabedian Field, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Louisville vs. Syracuse ACC Network, 1 p.m.
North Carolina State vs. Georgia Tech ACC Network, 3:30 p.m.
ACC Tournament
1st Round, Vartabedian Field, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Louisville vs. Syracuse ACC Network, 1 p.m.
North Carolina State vs. Georgia Tech ACC Network, 3:30 p.m.
Final.
— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) May 11, 2022
Not how we wanted to end but excited for the future. pic.twitter.com/2KNsnFfAMU
No. 10 NC State softball season came to an end in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship First Round as No. 7 Georgia Tech handed the Wolfpack a 4-2 loss on Wednesday evening at Vartabedian Field.
The Pack finished the 2022 season with a 33-23 record. NC State's 33 wins are the most under head coach Jennifer Patrick-Swift and the most wins since the 2015 season.
All-ACC Second Team selection Logan Morris led the way for NC State at the plate as she accounted for all of the Pack's runs with a two-run home run, her 14th homer of the season. Randi Farricker also recorded a hit in the game.
Maddie McPherson went the distance in the loss to finish the season 13-12. McPherson's final stat line of the season was 6.0 innings, eight hits, four runs (three earned) and three strikeouts.
The Yellow Jackets took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning off an RBI double. In the third, Morris hit the two-run home run to center field to put the Pack on top, 2-1. Georgia Tech added a run in the fourth to tie the game before jumping ahead in the fifth with a two-RBI double, leading to the final score 4-2.
The #HomeRunMindset was in full effect all season as the team hit 82 home runs, the second-most in program history.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/5/11/softball-wolfpack-season-concludes-in-acc-first-round.aspx
The Pack finished the 2022 season with a 33-23 record. NC State's 33 wins are the most under head coach Jennifer Patrick-Swift and the most wins since the 2015 season.
All-ACC Second Team selection Logan Morris led the way for NC State at the plate as she accounted for all of the Pack's runs with a two-run home run, her 14th homer of the season. Randi Farricker also recorded a hit in the game.
Maddie McPherson went the distance in the loss to finish the season 13-12. McPherson's final stat line of the season was 6.0 innings, eight hits, four runs (three earned) and three strikeouts.
The Yellow Jackets took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning off an RBI double. In the third, Morris hit the two-run home run to center field to put the Pack on top, 2-1. Georgia Tech added a run in the fourth to tie the game before jumping ahead in the fifth with a two-RBI double, leading to the final score 4-2.
The #HomeRunMindset was in full effect all season as the team hit 82 home runs, the second-most in program history.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/5/11/softball-wolfpack-season-concludes-in-acc-first-round.aspx
Logan Morris of NC State softball has been named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Second Team as announced by the league office on Wednesday morning.
The Second Team selection is the first all-conference honor for Morris and she becomes the 15th student-athlete in program history to be listed on the Second Team.
The Sumter, S.C., native has been dominant all season as she finished the regular season leading the team in batting average (.377), slugging percentage (.688), on-base percentage (.484), hits (58), homers (13) and RBI (44) while being second on the team in runs with 34. On the year, Morris leads the team with 15 multi-hit games including five three-hit performances.
Additionally, the third baseman holds the team's longest hitting streak (15) and on-base streak (28). She set the team's longest on-base streak this season in the first 28 games. Morris has not been shy of the big moment as she has seven multi-RBI games highlighted by driving in five or more RBI in three games.
Morris matched her career high with six RBI in the 11-0 (5 inn.) win over Central Connecticut State on Feb. 22 at Dail. She finished the game going a perfect 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and six RBI, becoming the first NC State player to finish with six RBI since 2020.
In the ACC, Morris is ranked in the top 10 in five categories on-base percentage (fifth), hits (sixth), home runs (sixth), RBI (seventh) and slugging percentage (ninth). Additionally, earlier this season Morris was named ACC Co-Player of the Week on March 9.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/5/11/softball-logan-morris-named-all-acc.aspx
The Second Team selection is the first all-conference honor for Morris and she becomes the 15th student-athlete in program history to be listed on the Second Team.
The Sumter, S.C., native has been dominant all season as she finished the regular season leading the team in batting average (.377), slugging percentage (.688), on-base percentage (.484), hits (58), homers (13) and RBI (44) while being second on the team in runs with 34. On the year, Morris leads the team with 15 multi-hit games including five three-hit performances.
Additionally, the third baseman holds the team's longest hitting streak (15) and on-base streak (28). She set the team's longest on-base streak this season in the first 28 games. Morris has not been shy of the big moment as she has seven multi-RBI games highlighted by driving in five or more RBI in three games.
Morris matched her career high with six RBI in the 11-0 (5 inn.) win over Central Connecticut State on Feb. 22 at Dail. She finished the game going a perfect 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and six RBI, becoming the first NC State player to finish with six RBI since 2020.
In the ACC, Morris is ranked in the top 10 in five categories on-base percentage (fifth), hits (sixth), home runs (sixth), RBI (seventh) and slugging percentage (ninth). Additionally, earlier this season Morris was named ACC Co-Player of the Week on March 9.
https://gopack.com/news/2022/5/11/softball-logan-morris-named-all-acc.aspx
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