The NC State softball team (14-4, 1-1) split day one of the series with #8/9 Clemson (12-4, 1-1) to record the program's first ranked road win since 2021.

The Pack won game one of the series 6-1 to mark its 13th straight win, the first ranked win under head coach Lindsay Leftwich, and the 13th win in an ACC Opener in program history.

The Tigers snapped NC State's winning streak in game two after defeating the Pack 8-0 in five innings.

NC State 6, #8/9 Clemson 1
How it Happened

• The Tigers scored first after a sacrifice fly, allowing Alex Brown to score. The at bat was almost a home run, but Tori Ensley robbed McKenzie Clark of a homer.
• The Pack responded in the top of the second by putting six runs on the board. Former Tiger Hannah Goodwin led off with a single that was followed up by a walk, a sacrifice bunt, and another walk. With bases loaded, Madison Inscoe stepped into the batter's box and was walked, forcing Goodwin to score to tie the game. Tori Ensley took her first at bat of the outing and singled to left field allowing Kaylee Lambrecht to score and give the Pack the lead, 2-1. NC State scored three more runs in the top half of the second to take a 6-1 lead.
• The Tigers were unable to score after the first inning, despite recording five more hits.
• Madison Inscoe started in the circle and pitched one inning. Aisha Weixlmann was credited with the win after pitching six innings, finishing with five strikeouts. One of her strikeouts was 2023 National Player of the Year, Valerie Cagle.
• Taylor Ensley led the Pack with two RBI's while MaKayla Marbury tallied two hits.
• The win marked the 13th straight for the Wolfpack and first ranked road win since the 2021 campaign.

#8/9 Clemson 8, NC State 0 (5 inn.)
How it Happened

• The Tigers registered three runs in the bottom half of the first to take an early lead over the Pack.
• NC State struggled to get runners into scoring position and get hits on the board throughout the game. MaKayla Marbury was the only member of the Pack to register a hit in game two after she singled up the middle in the bottom of the third.
• Rylee Wyman spent three innings in the circle for the Pack but Carly Maxton finished the outing. Maxton struck out Valerie Cagle in her one inning pitched.

Next Up
The Pack will return to McWhorter Stadium on Sunday March 3 to take on the Tigers for the final game of the series. First pitch is set for 12pm on ACCNX.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/2/softball-pack-stuns-8-9-clemson-splits-day-one-of-series

Rubber Match.

🆚 #8/9 Clemson
📍 Clemson, S.C.
⏰ 12pm
💻 ACCNX pic.twitter.com/2L7mo7aib3

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 3, 2024

Ladies off to a good start in the rubber match, up 4-0 and still threatening in the first on their standout Cagle.

Aggressive baserunning and causing mistakes.

Work to do.

E2 | Pack 5, Tigers 8

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 3, 2024

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Aggressive baserunning and causing mistakes.

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The NC State softball team (14-5,1-2) fell to No. 8/9 Clemson (13-4, 2-1) in game three of the series after a three-hour long battle at McWhorter Stadium.

The two teams combined for 23 runs, 26 hits, four walks, and just four strikeouts.

No. 8/9 Clemson 14, NC State 9
How it Happened

• Bats were hot to start as NC State jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the opening frame. MaKayla Marbury led off with a solo bomb to centerfield to mark her sixth of the year. Amanda Hasler was hit by a pitch and Taylor Ensley reached on a fielding error by the Tigers, putting runners on for former Tiger Hannah Goodwin. The junior reached on a fielder's choice, loading the bases for senior Kaylee Lambrecht. Lambrecht doubled to left center, plating two runs and pushing the lead to three. Lambrecht later scored after a throwing error by the Tigers catcher. With one out, Michele Tarpey recorded a sacrifice fly that allowed Ellie Goins to score the final run of the frame for the Wolfpack.
• The Tigers responded in the bottom half of the first by adding three runs to the board after a single and home run allowed runners to score.
• NC State called upon a pitching change after facing one batter in the bottom of the second with Aisha Weixlmann entering the circle. Clemson scored three more runs in the bottom of the second after Valerie Cagle hit a three-run homer. The Tigers added two more runs to push their lead to two (7-5), forcing the Pack to change pitchers once again. Madison Inscoe entered the circle and picked up the final out of the inning. Clemson finished the frame with an 8-5 lead over NC State.
• NC State regained the lead in the top of the fourth after a double by Goins, a single by Tarpey, and a single by Madison Inscoe allowed four to reach home.
• The Tigers took the lead back in the bottom of the third after scoring three runs. Clemson added its final three runs in the bottom of the fifth to move ahead 11-9.
• The Wolfpack was unable to get runners home, despite getting runners into scoring position in both the fourth and fifth innings.

Next Up
The Pack will return to Raleigh for a five-game homestead, starting with App State on Wednesday, Mar. 6. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. on ACCNX.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/3/softball-pack-falls-to-8-9-tigers-after-three-hour-battle

SCHEDULE UPDATE

The softball game between NC State and Appalachian State, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, has been postponed due to expected inclement weather in the Raleigh area.

Details on an alternative date will be posted when available.

🔔SCHEDULE UPDATE🔔

The softball game between NC State and Appalachian State, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, has been postponed due to expected inclement weather in the Raleigh area. 

Details on an alternative date will be posted when available. pic.twitter.com/XUiFDts9W4

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 5, 2024

The NC State softball team (14-5, 1-2) is set to host Georgia Tech (14-7, 3-0) for the first home conference series of the 2024 campaign starting on Friday March 8 at Dail Softball Stadium. All three games will be broadcast on ACCNX.

A Win ...

• Would move the Pack to 15-5 on the season
• Would mark the second win in ACC play for the Pack
• Would mark the 11th consecutive win at Dail Stadium this season (if Friday's game is won)
• Would be the 240th win at Dail Stadium and 179th ACC win in program history

Noting the Pack

• 2024 marks the first season under the leadership of first-time head coach Lindsay Leftwich. She came to NC State after spending the last 12 seasons as the top assistant at LSU under Beth Torina.
• NC State returns 18 players from its 2023 campaign, including infielder Hannah Goodwin who led the team with a .359 batting average a year ago.
• The Pack welcomed six newcomers over the summer, including five freshmen and a transfer.
• Tenacious - the best word to describe the 2024 squad. They accept any challenge thrown their way, no matter how difficult it proves to be. Those who were here in 2023 dealt with some interesting circumstances, but stuck together as they knew the future would bring brighter days.
• After defeating No. 8/9 Clemson on March 2, the Pack received votes in the week four Softball America Poll. The nod was the first since 2019 that the Pack received votes in a poll.

Series History with Georgia Tech (Tech leads 34-20)

• The series will mark the first meeting since 2022 for the two teams -- last met at the 2022 ACC Tournament in Pittsburgh.
• The Yellow Jackets have won six of the last 10 meetings with the Wolfpack. When playing in Raleigh, the two teams are tied 12-12.
• The last time the Pack defeated the Yellow Jackets, Senior Kaylee Lambrecht was in her first year of collegiate softball (2021).
• The Pack has scored as many as 12 runs and as few as zero.
• NC State is 1-0 when the game goes into extra innings and 2-2 when it ends in a run-rule with Tech.

Don't Count Them Out

• In the 2024 ACC Opener, NC State stunned No. 8/9 Clemson with a 6-2 win.
• The win was the first ranked win for the Wolfpack since 2021 and just the second ranked road win in program history.
• The Pack almost stole a second game from the Tigers (game three), but Clemson managed to score three runs in both the fourth and fifth inning to take the lead, later finishing with the victory.
• Game three was a wild one for the two teams as they combined for 23 runs, 26 hits, 4 walks, and just four strikeouts.
• The Tigers recorded just seven strikeouts in the series against the Pack (2-3-2), marking the fewest times the Tigers have struck out an opponent in a series, since their inaugural season 2021.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/6/softball-pack-to-host-georgia-tech-fro-first-home-acc-series

The NC State softball team (14-5, 1-2) is set to host Georgia Tech (14-7, 3-0) for the first home conference series of the 2024 campaign starting on Friday March 8 at Dail Softball Stadium. All three games will be broadcast on ACCNX.

Game one is set to begin at 4pm on Friday March 8 with game two starting approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one (6:30pm). Game three will be played at noon on Sunday March 10th. Tickets for Friday will be valid for both games.

A Win ...

• Would move the Pack to 15-5 on the season
• Would mark the second win in ACC play for the Pack
• Would mark the 11th consecutive win at Dail Stadium this season (if Friday's game is won)
• Would be the 240th win at Dail Stadium and 179th ACC win in program history

Noting the Pack

• 2024 marks the first season under the leadership of first-time head coach Lindsay Leftwich. She came to NC State after spending the last 12 seasons as the top assistant at LSU under Beth Torina.
• NC State returns 18 players from its 2023 campaign, including infielder Hannah Goodwin who led the team with a .359 batting average a year ago.
• The Pack welcomed six newcomers over the summer, including five freshmen and a transfer.
• Tenacious - the best word to describe the 2024 squad. They accept any challenge thrown their way, no matter how difficult it proves to be. Those who were here in 2023 dealt with some interesting circumstances, but stuck together as they knew the future would bring brighter days.
• After defeating No. 8/9 Clemson on March 2, the Pack received votes in the week four Softball America Poll. The nod was the first since 2019 that the Pack received votes in a poll.

Series History with Georgia Tech (Tech leads 34-20)

• The series will mark the first meeting since 2022 for the two teams -- last met at the 2022 ACC Tournament in Pittsburgh.
• The Yellow Jackets have won six of the last 10 meetings with the Wolfpack. When playing in Raleigh, the two teams are tied 12-12.
• The last time the Pack defeated the Yellow Jackets, Senior Kaylee Lambrecht was in her first year of collegiate softball (2021).
• The Pack has scored as many as 12 runs and as few as zero.
• NC State is 1-0 when the game goes into extra innings and 2-2 when it ends in a run-rule with Tech.

Don't Count Them Out

• In the 2024 ACC Opener, NC State stunned No. 8/9 Clemson with a 6-2 win.
• The win was the first ranked win for the Wolfpack since 2021 and just the second ranked road win in program history.
• The Pack almost stole a second game from the Tigers (game three), but Clemson managed to score three runs in both the fourth and fifth inning to take the lead, later finishing with the victory.
• Game three was a wild one for the two teams as they combined for 23 runs, 26 hits, 4 walks, and just four strikeouts.
• The Tigers recorded just seven strikeouts in the series against the Pack (2-3-2), marking the fewest times the Tigers have struck out an opponent in a series, since their inaugural season 2021.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/6/softball-pack-to-host-georgia-tech-fro-first-home-acc-series

Georgia Tech at North Carolina State ACC Network Extra, 4 p.m. & 630pm

Let's play ✌️

🆚 Georgia Tech
⏰ 4pm | 6:30pm
💻 ACCNX
🎟️ https://t.co/HVmW0gcRbX
🎉 Light baton giveaway starting at 5pm pic.twitter.com/TqluWHtEWv

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 8, 2024

Georgia Tech wins game 1
4-1
11 innings

The NC State softball team (14-7, 1-4) battled with Georgia Tech (17-7, 5-0) for a total of 18 innings on Friday evening but ended up dropping both games in the double header to start the series at Dail Stadium.

The first game went to 11 innings, marking NC State's longest game since 2019.

Georgia Tech 4, NC State 1 (11 innings)
How it Happened

• The two teams were scoreless until the sixth inning when the Yellow Jackets scored after an error by the Wolfpack allowed one run to score.
• The Pack added a run of its own in the bottom of the seventh after Taylor Ensley hit a solo bomb to right-center field. The homer was her sixth of the season and first in conference play.
• In the top of the 11th, the Yellow Jackets added three more runs to the board to take a 4-1 lead.
• The Wolfpack attempted to respond in the bottom half of the inning, but came up short.
• Aisha Weixlmann started in the circle for the Wolfpack and tossed 5.2 innings. She finished the evening with three strikeouts and one walk. Madison Inscoe spent 5.1 innings in the circle and tallied two strikeouts.
• Six members of the Pack recorded a hit in the contest MaKayla Marbury, Taylor Ensley, Michele Tarpey, Ellie Goins, Madison Inscoe and Tori Ensley.
• The loss snapped the ten-game home winning streak the Pack held entering the evening.
• The game marked the longest for the Pack this season, running for three hours and 15 minutes.

Georgia Tech 8, NC State 1
How it Happened

• The Yellow Jackets wasted no time taking a 1-0 lead over the Pack. In the top of the first, Georgia Tech scored after an infield single allowed the runner at third to reach home.
• MaKayla Marbury recorded a leadoff walk in the bottom half of the frame, later stealing second and then advancing to third on a passed ball. She was left on base as Tech picked up three outs.
• Tiffany Domingue hit a two-run homer in the top of the third to push Tech ahead 3-0.
• The Wolfpack responded in the bottom half of the inning after Taylor Ensley singled down the left field line, allowing her sister Tori Ensley to score to shrink the deficit to two.
• The Yellow Jackets added four more runs to the board in the fourth after a grand slam by Mallorie Black put them ahead 7-1.
• NC State struggled to get a ball in play, recording only two hits in the outing both coming from the Ensley sisters.
• Freshman Carly Maxton pitched three innings for the Pack, while Aisha Weixlmann and Rylee Wyman each pitched two. Wyman led the pitching staff with two strikeouts.

Next Up
The Pack returns to Dail Softball Stadium on Sunday to take on the Yellow Jackets for game three of the series. First pitch is slated for noon on ACCNX.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/9/softball-pack-drops-double-header-to-georgia-tech

Game 3 🔜

🆚 Georgia Tech
⏰ 12pm
💻ACCNX
🎟️ https://t.co/HVmW0gcRbX pic.twitter.com/u6ZidzEefy

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 10, 2024

Georgia Tech at North Carolina State ACC Network Extra, noon

FINAL | Georgia Tech 10, NC State 2

The NC State softball team (14-8) is set to host George Mason (7-15) on Tuesday March 12 at 6pm for a single game at Dail Stadium.

Fans attending the game will need to utilize the virtual parking permit linked above if they intend to park before 5pm. Tickets are available to purchase online and at the gates.

Series History with George Mason (State leads 1-0)

• Tuesday's outing will mark just the second meeting between the two programs and the first in Raleigh.
• The initial match up was in 2017 and the Pack won 4-0.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/11/softball-wolfpack-to-host-george-mason

George Mason at North Carolina State ACC Network Extra, 6 p.m.

Sophomore Ellie Goins recorded two home runs to help push the NC State softball team (15-8) past George Mason (7-16), 11-0, Tuesday evening at Dail Softball Stadium.

The game marked the seventh of Goins career with two or more hits and was the first time she hit two homers in a game.

The shutout was the second of the season for the Wolfpack.

NC State 11, George Mason 0 (5 innings)
How it Happened

• The Pack took a 1-0 lead in the opening frame after Michele Tarpey singled up the middle to bring Taylor Ensley home.
• Goins hit her first homer of the evening in the bottom of the second to mark her second of the season and add two RBI's to her stats.
• In the third, MaKayla Marbury was the leadoff batter for the Wolfpack. She drilled a homer to left center to mark her eighth of the season. Tarpey then hit a triple, the first of her career. With Tori Ensley at the plate, the first pitch thrown her way was wild which allowed Tarpey to score and push the Pack ahead 5-0. Goins then stepped up to the plate for her second at bat of the evening with two outs and drilled a homer to left center. The Wolfpack ended the third inning with a 6-0 lead.
• The Patriots saw one get on base in the top of the fourth after a walk, but were unable to score as NC State grabbed the final out.
• Alaina Smith doubled to left center in the bottom of the fourth with one out. Taylor Ensley then stepped up to the plate and singled to right center field, allowing Smith to score Nadia Sykes entered to pinch run for Ensley. While Marbury was in the batter's box, Sykes stole second and Marbury was eventually walked. The Patriots brought in a pitching change in hopes of stopping the Pack. Tarpey recorded a double to left field in her third at bat of the evening allowing both Sykes and Marbury to score Gabi Wilson entered to pinch run for Tarpey. Two more members of the Pack would score in the fourth to finish the inning with an 11-0 lead.
• Rylee Wyman pitched four innings for the Wolfpack and picked up one strikeout she walked just one batter. Kayla Fekel entered the circle in the fifth and faced four batters before the Pack picked up the final out. Wyman was credited with the win, making it her fourth this year.
• Goins led the Pack offensively with two hits (two home runs) and four RBI's.
• Tarpey also recorded two hits and finished with three RBI's.
• Sykes finished the evening with two stolen bases to record her second game of the season with two or more.

Next Up
The Pack will head south to Columbia for the Garnet & Black Invitation hosted by South Carolina. Play begins on Friday March 15 at 10 am against Northwestern.




https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/12/softball-goins-career-night-pushes-pack-past-patriots-in-five-innings

The NC State softball team is set to participate in its final tournament of the season at the Garnet & Black Invitational hosted by South Carolina. The Pack will begin play on Friday, March 14 at 10am against Northwestern, then play Michigan State (12:30pm) and Minnesota (3pm) on Saturday, before wrapping up play against the host on Sunday at 3pm.

Sunday's meeting with the Gamecocks is the only match up set to be streamed for the Pack. Fans can view the game on SECN+. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the gate.

Series History with Northwestern (NU leads 1-2)

• Friday's match up with the Wildcats marks just the fourth all-time meeting. The Pack won the last meeting in 2018, but Northwestern won the first two (2017, 2018).
• The Wolfpack has scored as many as four runs and as few as one against the Wildcats.

Series History with MSU (NC State Leads 4-1)

• Saturday will be the sixth meeting between the two programs in the last years -- first meeting occurred in 2007 and most recently in 2017.
• The Spartans won the last meeting 6-4, but the Wolfpack won the four prior ('07, '09, '09, '10).
• The Pack has scored as many as six runs and as few as three.

Series History with UM (Minnesota Leads 3-1)

• Saturday will be the fifth meeting between the two teams and fourth in seven seasons. The Gophers have won the last three.
• NC State is 1-1 when meeting the Gophers at a neutral location,
• The Pack has scored as many as seven runs and as few as zero.

Series History with USC (South Carolina Leads 5-1)

• Sunday marks the seventh meeting between the two teams -- South Carolina won the last two meetings. The Pack defeated the Gamecocks in 2011, marking the lone win over the SEC foe.
• When playing in Columbia, the Pack is 1-4.
• The Pack has scored as many as four and as few as zero runs.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/14/softball-wolfpack-set-for-garnet-black-invitational

Spring Break Softball

🆚 Northwestern
⏰ 10 am
💻 No Stream
📊 https://t.co/iQrtDaixNH
🎟️ https://t.co/DMx0BuAxoX pic.twitter.com/fCrACftVi5

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 15, 2024

Day 1 Dubs💪 pic.twitter.com/XRFK5of8D7

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 15, 2024

🗣️WOLF 🗣️PACK pic.twitter.com/A1VqyrqzN3

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 15, 2024

The NC State softball team defeated Northwestern, 1-0, Friday morning at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field in game one of the Garnet & Black Invitational hosted by South Carolina.

The win moved the Wolfpack to 16-8 on the season, 15-3 in non-conference play, and marked the 610th in program history.

The shutout was also the third of the season and second in a row for the Pack.

NC State 1, Northwestern 0
How it Happened

• Sophomore Amanda Hasler led off the bottom of the third with a rocket to left field to put NC State on the board 1-0.
• Sophomore pitcher Madison Inscoe found herself in a bases loaded, two outs situation in both the top of the fourth and sixth. She managed to escape by striking out the final batter of both innings to help keep the Wildcats scoreless.
• Northwestern tallied three hits throughout the morning and got runners into scoring position on multiple occasions, but were unable to reach home.
• Inscoe was credited with the win, her fourth this season, after pitching all seven innings. She finished the morning with eight strikeouts, falling just short of tying her career high. The shutout was also the first of her collegiate career.
• Hasler recorded the lone hit for the Pack. Her homer in the third inning was her eighth of the season and 17th of her career.

Next Up
The Pack will return to Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Saturday March 16 for a double header against Michigan State (12:30pm) and Minnesota (3pm) on day two of the Garnet & Black Invitational.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/15/softball-pack-tops-northwestern-1-0

One down, one to go😎 pic.twitter.com/UKVGf2Y1nt

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 16, 2024

FINAL | Minnesota 14, NC State 4 (5 innings)

We'll return to Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field tomorrow at 3pm to take on South Carolina for our final game in the Garnet & Black Invitational.

FINAL | Minnesota 14, NC State 4 (5 innings)

We'll return to Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field tomorrow at 3pm to take on South Carolina for our final game in the Garnet & Black Invitational. pic.twitter.com/584bXJACcc

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 16, 2024

The NC State softball team split day two of the Garnet & Black Invitational hosted by South Carolina after beating Northwestern, 3-1, before falling to Minnesota, 14-4.

NC State 3, Michigan State 1
How it Happened

• Taylor Ensley recorded the first hit of the afternoon for the two teams as she doubled to right center in the bottom of the first with one out. She later advanced to third after Kaylee Lambrecht fouled out to right field. Sophomore Ellie Goins was walked by the Spartans and Amanda Hasler stepped up to the plate. With a 1-2 count on Hasler, Goins stole second and Ensley stole home to put NC State on the board first, 1-0. Hasler was then walked due to being hit by a pitch NC State finished the first inning with a 1-0 lead.
• To lead off the bottom of the second, junior Hannah Goodwin drilled a solo bomb to left to push the Pack in front 2-0. The homer marked her third of the season.
• Michigan State scored one in the top of the fourth to minimize the deficit to one.
• Redshirt senior Aisha Weixlmann tied her career high of nine strikeouts in the fifth inning. She recorded two in four of her seven innings in the circle.
• The Pack added another run to the board in the bottom of the fifth after Ellie Goins reached base on a fielding error by the Spartans that allowed Ensley to score. NC State entered the sixth inning with a 3-1 lead.
• Weixlmann picked up her seventh win of the season in the circle.
• Ensley, Tarpey, Hasler, and Goodwin each recorded a hit in the win.
• The one hitter marked the second of the season for the Wolfpack pitching staff.

Minnesota 14, NC State 4 (5 innings)
How it Happened

• The Gophers plated seven in the bottom of the second to take the early lead over the Wolfpack. NC State brought in two pitching changes and freshman Carly Maxton remained in the circle until the third inning.
• The Pack responded in the top of the third by scoring four to minimize the deficit. Senior The Pack saw one walk and two get hit by pitch. Amanda Hasler doubled to right center on the first pitch thrown her way, allowing three to score.
• Maxton faced three batters in the bottom of the third before Kayla Fekel entered the circle. Minnesota added four in the bottom of the third to push the lead back to seven.
• The Wolfpack pitching staff struggled in the circle, walking a total of seven batters throughout the game.
• The Gophers ended the outing in the top of the fifth with a walk-off three run homer to left field.
• Rylee Wymann picked up two strikeouts in her 1.1 innings pitched.
• Hasler led the Pack with two hits and three RBI's Ensley and Lambrecht each added one hit on the afternoon.

Next Up
The Pack will return to Beckham Field for its final game of the Garnet & Black Invitational to face host South Carolina. First pitch is slated for 3pm on SECN+.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/16/softball-pack-splits-day-two-of-garnet-black-invitational

North Carolina State at South Carolina SEC Network Plus, 3 p.m.

Spring Break Finale🏝️

🆚 #22 South Carolina
⏰ 3pm
💻SECN+ (https://t.co/QPgSwJEvwK)
📊 https://t.co/mD7Zc7AXWC pic.twitter.com/iV89ABFAXy

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 17, 2024

Second win over a top-25 team this season ✅
Third ranked road win in program history ✅
Fourth shutout of the season✅ pic.twitter.com/FamGt8YkRK

— NC State Softball (@PackSoftball) March 17, 2024

The NC State softball team stunned No. 22/23 South Carolina, 4-0, Sunday afternoon in the final game of the Garnet & Black Invitational to mark the second win over a top-25 opponent this season.

The win moves the Wolfpack to 18-9 on the season, 15-4 in non-conference play.

NC State 4, #22/23 South Carolina 0
How it Happened

• The Pack jumped out to the early lead after South Carolina walked the first three batters to load the bases for Michele Tarpey. With a 1-2 count, the redshirt junior recorded a sacrifice fly to bring MaKayla Marbury home from third Taylor Ensley and Amanda Hasler both advanced. NC State finished the opening frame with a 1-0 lead.
• Marbury's walk in the top of the first marked just the second walk by a Gamecocks pitcher in the tournament.
• Madison Inscoe led off the second inning with a single to left field and Kaylee Lambrecht followed suit with an infield single. Despite getting runners in scoring position, the Pack was unable to add to its lead.
• South Carolina records its first hit of the afternoon in the bottom of the third after a single by Brooke Blankenship got past the Wolfpack defense.
• Inscoe led off the fourth inning with a single through the left side to record her second hit of the afternoon and mark her first multi-hit game of the season.
• The Pack saw the leadoff batter in each of the first four innings reach base.
• NC State added three more runs in the top of the seventh Marbury reached base on an error by the Gamecocks allowing Lambrecht to score and a single by Michele Tarpey brought home two.
• The Pack entered the bottom half of the seventh with a 4-0 lead that proved to be too much for the Gamecocks to overcome.
• Inscoe pitched all seven innings in the circle to pick up her fifth win of the season. The game also marked her third career win having walked zero batters.
• Inscoe led the Pack offensively with two hits and Tarpey added three RBI's.
• The shutout marked the third of the season.

Next Up
The Pack will return to Raleigh and begin prepping for its third conference series. NC State will face Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. starting on Friday, March 22 at 6pm. The meeting is set to be broadcast on ACCNX.

https://gopack.com/news/2024/3/17/softball-pack-stuns-no-22-23-gamecocks