Wolfpack Sweeps Saturday Doubleheader in Dominating Fashion

Saturday, February 21

Raleigh, NC

2:30pm

NC State

6-7

Akron

5-10

Akron

NC State

Wolfpack Sweeps Saturday Doubleheader in Dominating Fashion

2/21/2026 8:57:00 PM | Softball

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RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State softball team earned a pair of wins Saturday evening at Dail Softball Stadium, defeating Akron, 7-3, before run-ruling Providence for the second time, 15-1, to cap off the day.

The Pack used timely hitting and dominant pitching performances across both games, outscoring opponents 22-4 on the day.

NC State 7, Akron 3
How it Happened

The Wolfpack struck first and never relinquished control, planting seven runs across the second and third innings to build the lead.
In the second inning, junior Sarah Johnson launched her first homer of the season to bring home two and give the Pack the initial lead.
NC State broke the game open in the third inning, capitalizing on defensive miscues and stringing together five runs on just as many hits to take a 7-0 lead.
RBI singles from Morgen Talley, Ellington Whitaker, Maia Townsen highlighted the rally as the Pack jumped ahead, 7-0.
Akron attempted to rally back with two runs in the fourth and another in the fifth, but the Wolfpack defense was on lock.
In the circle, redshirt-junior Wynne Gore delivered a complete-game effort, allowing just five hits and three runs, none of which were earned.
Townsend and Whitaker led the Pack with two hits each, in addition to an RBI each.
Gore earned the win in the circle, moving to 2-1 on the season.

NC State 15, Providence 1 (5)
How it Happened

The Wolfpack offense erupted in the nightcap, scoring in every innings and securing the win after a seven-run fourth inning.
Despite Providence jumping out to an early 1-0 lead on a first-inning homer, the Pack immediately responded when sophomore Kendall Simmers smashed a two-run homer in the bottom half.
NC State added four runs in the second inning, highlighted by a three-RBI double from freshman Lily Livingston before sophomore Taryn Massey blasted a two-run homer 212 feet to right centerfield in the third.
The Pack sealed the run-rule victory with a seven-run fourth inning featuring five hits and aggressive base running.
Freshman Morgen Talley was dominate in the circle, striking out a career high seven across five innings of work while allowing just three hits.
Livingston led the squad offensively after going 3-for-3 with four-RBIs and two doubles.
Talley earned her third win of the season in the circle after throwing all five innings and allowing just one run.
The win moved the Pack to an even .500 on the season (7-7) and 4-0 on the week.

Next Up
NC State will face Illinois (11:30aam) and Akron (2pm) on Sunday for the final two game of the Raleigh Times tournament. Both games will be streamed on ACCNX.