Friday, March 28
Syracuse, N.Y.
3 PM
Syracuse University
vs
North Carolina
Orange, Tar Heels Set for Series at Skytop
3/27/2025 4:56:00 PM | Softball
Game Details: Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30; Syracuse, N.Y.; Skytop Softball Stadium
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse softball team (20-11, 1-8 ACC) welcomes the North Carolina Tar Heels (26-8, 6-3 ACC) for a three-game ACC series at Skytop Softball Stadium from Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30.
The series begins Friday, March 28 with a 3 p.m. first pitch. Game two will be hosted on Saturday, March 29 at 1 p.m., followed by Sunday's game three matchup at 12 p.m. All games will air live on ACC Network Extra.
Admission and parking to all games at Skytop Softball Stadium are free.
This weekend is Orange Out Weekend at Skytop! Fans in attendance at all three contests are encouraged to wear Orange in support of the home team.
ORANGE UPDATE:
Syracuse defeated Le Moyne 6-0 in a matchup between Salt City schools on Wednesday, March 26, earning its 20th win of the season and completing a season sweep of the Dolphins. The Orange set the tone early with a three-run second inning and extended their lead with a two-run home run from Taylor Davison to secure the victory.
Before their midweek matchup against Le Moyne, Syracuse hosted a three-game series against Clemson from March 21-23 but faced challenges against the Tigers, dropping all three games. As the Tar Heels come to town this weekend, the Orange aim to return to the win column in ACC play, with their only conference victory so far coming on March 15 against Duke.
Through 31 games, Madelyn Lopez has paced the Orange offense, hitting .435 (40-for-92) with 20 runs, 18 RBIs, and two home runs. Tessa Galipeau (.373), Angie Ramos (.345), Gabby Lantier (.324), and Kelly Breen (.323) have also been key contributors, each maintaining a batting average above .300 this season.
In the circle, Julianna Verni and Madison Knight have shouldered the majority of Syracuse's pitching workload, accounting for 150.2 of the team's 203 innings. Verni posted a 2.28 ERA in 17 appearances, while Knight holds a 2.71 ERA across 15 outings. The duo has combined for 142 strikeouts, with Knight's 78 ranking fifth in the ACC.
SCOUTING THE TAR HEELS:
North Carolina enters the weekend with a 26-8 overall record and a 6-3 mark in ACC play. The Tar Heels are coming off a series win against Louisville, securing back-to-back five-inning victories, 13-5 and 14-3, to close out the three-game set.
North Carolina's offense has been productive this season, with Kat Rodriguez leading the team with a .461 batting average (47-for-102), 38 runs, and 52 RBIs. Lexie Roberts (.443), Sanaa Thompson (.408), and Grace Jackson (.408) have also been consistent at the plate, along with three other Tar Heels batting above .300.
North Carolina enters the series on a three-game winning streak but has faced challenges on the road, holding a 3-5 record away from home compared to a strong 20-3 mark in Chapel Hill.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST NORTH CAROLINA:
North Carolina holds a 14-11 advantage in the all-time series against Syracuse. The teams last met in a three-game set in 2023, with the Tar Heels taking two of three games from the Orange. The lone Syracuse win in that series came on April 15, 2023, with 'Cuse earning a 5-4 victory over UNC.
The Tar Heels haven't played at the Skytop Softball Stadium since 2022 when the Orange swept UNC by scores of 3-1, 6-2, and 9-1.
UP NEXT:
'Cuse heads to Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, April 4, to begin a three-game series against Georgia Tech. The Orange will open the series at 6 p.m., with games continuing through Sunday, April 6.
For complete coverage of Syracuse softball, follow us on Facebook (/cusesb), Twitter (@CuseSB) and Instagram (@cusesb).
Live Video: ACCNX
Live Coverage: Stats
Twitter: @CuseSB
Instagram:@CuseSB
Syracuse Links: Notes | News | Roster | Schedule
North Carolina Links: Roster | Schedule | News
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse softball team (20-11, 1-8 ACC) welcomes the North Carolina Tar Heels (26-8, 6-3 ACC) for a three-game ACC series at Skytop Softball Stadium from Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30.
The series begins Friday, March 28 with a 3 p.m. first pitch. Game two will be hosted on Saturday, March 29 at 1 p.m., followed by Sunday's game three matchup at 12 p.m. All games will air live on ACC Network Extra.
Admission and parking to all games at Skytop Softball Stadium are free.
This weekend is Orange Out Weekend at Skytop! Fans in attendance at all three contests are encouraged to wear Orange in support of the home team.
ORANGE UPDATE:
Syracuse defeated Le Moyne 6-0 in a matchup between Salt City schools on Wednesday, March 26, earning its 20th win of the season and completing a season sweep of the Dolphins. The Orange set the tone early with a three-run second inning and extended their lead with a two-run home run from Taylor Davison to secure the victory.
Before their midweek matchup against Le Moyne, Syracuse hosted a three-game series against Clemson from March 21-23 but faced challenges against the Tigers, dropping all three games. As the Tar Heels come to town this weekend, the Orange aim to return to the win column in ACC play, with their only conference victory so far coming on March 15 against Duke.
Through 31 games, Madelyn Lopez has paced the Orange offense, hitting .435 (40-for-92) with 20 runs, 18 RBIs, and two home runs. Tessa Galipeau (.373), Angie Ramos (.345), Gabby Lantier (.324), and Kelly Breen (.323) have also been key contributors, each maintaining a batting average above .300 this season.
In the circle, Julianna Verni and Madison Knight have shouldered the majority of Syracuse's pitching workload, accounting for 150.2 of the team's 203 innings. Verni posted a 2.28 ERA in 17 appearances, while Knight holds a 2.71 ERA across 15 outings. The duo has combined for 142 strikeouts, with Knight's 78 ranking fifth in the ACC.
SCOUTING THE TAR HEELS:
North Carolina enters the weekend with a 26-8 overall record and a 6-3 mark in ACC play. The Tar Heels are coming off a series win against Louisville, securing back-to-back five-inning victories, 13-5 and 14-3, to close out the three-game set.
North Carolina's offense has been productive this season, with Kat Rodriguez leading the team with a .461 batting average (47-for-102), 38 runs, and 52 RBIs. Lexie Roberts (.443), Sanaa Thompson (.408), and Grace Jackson (.408) have also been consistent at the plate, along with three other Tar Heels batting above .300.
North Carolina enters the series on a three-game winning streak but has faced challenges on the road, holding a 3-5 record away from home compared to a strong 20-3 mark in Chapel Hill.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST NORTH CAROLINA:
North Carolina holds a 14-11 advantage in the all-time series against Syracuse. The teams last met in a three-game set in 2023, with the Tar Heels taking two of three games from the Orange. The lone Syracuse win in that series came on April 15, 2023, with 'Cuse earning a 5-4 victory over UNC.
The Tar Heels haven't played at the Skytop Softball Stadium since 2022 when the Orange swept UNC by scores of 3-1, 6-2, and 9-1.
UP NEXT:
'Cuse heads to Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, April 4, to begin a three-game series against Georgia Tech. The Orange will open the series at 6 p.m., with games continuing through Sunday, April 6.
For complete coverage of Syracuse softball, follow us on Facebook (/cusesb), Twitter (@CuseSB) and Instagram (@cusesb).
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