Week 6- Explosive Offenses Across the ACC

Another weekend of ACC softball brought explosive offenses, dominant pitching performances, and some wild series results across the conference. Duke swept Cal while outscoring them 23–3, highlighted by Cass Curd’s no-hitter and another complete game performance in the circle as the Blue Devils continue their remarkable run, winning nine of their last ten ACC series dating back to 2024.

Stanford handled Pitt behind a strong showing from its pitching staff, including an incredible weekend from Prystiko, who recorded two wins, a save and 24 strikeouts in 9.2 hitless innings while the Cardinal offense continued to produce, scoring seven or more runs for the 12th time this season.

UNC and Virginia delivered one of the most entertaining series of the weekend, featuring extra-inning battles and huge offensive performances. Emily LeGette stole the spotlight with a three-home-run game including a walk-off, continuing her unbelievable season, while Sanaa Thompson continues to prove she’s one of the toughest outs in the conference. Virginia showed constant fight throughout the series, with key contributions from Jaiden Griffith, Bella Cabral, Jade Hylton and Macee Eaton.

Clemson’s weekend included Abby Dunning throwing the program’s first no-hitter since 2023 in a 1–0 game and a Corri Hicks walk-off against Georgia Tech, while Florida State’s offense exploded for historic numbers, including a school-record 22-hit game and a historic 6-for-6 performance from Isa Torres in her return to the lineup.

Virginia Tech extended its winning streak to 14 games behind a power surge at the plate, while NC State continued its historic run with 15 straight wins, the longest streak in program history.