CHAPEL HILL – Carolina softball captured its third nationally-televised victory over a ranked opponent on Monday night, defeating No. 18 Notre Dame, 7-6, to claim the ACC series, two games to one. The Tar Heels put together 12 hits in the game and overcame a late game-tying grand slam to eke out the one-run victory. The win lifts UNC to 26-22 (10-11 ACC), while Notre Dame drops to 35-8 (10-5 ACC).
“It’s fantastic,” said head coach Donna J. Papa. “To win two out of three against a ranked team —at home, on senior weekend—I’m so proud of the whole team.