The stage is set for an exciting clash in the 2026 ACC Softball Tournament as the top-seeded Florida State Seminoles prepare to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Thursday. After earning a first-round bye by capturing the regular-season championship, the Seminoles (46-8) are hungry to claim their first conference tournament title since 2023.

Georgia Tech, the No. 9 seed, punched their ticket to the quarterfinals in dramatic fashion on Wednesday, routing Notre Dame 13-3 in just five innings. The Yellow Jackets (29-26) came out swinging, with Addison Leschber starring at the plate—going 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and five RBIs. Alyssa Willier added a three-run homer in the fourth inning to trigger the run rule, and six of Georgia Tech's nine hits went for extra bases. It was a statement win for a team fighting to extend its season.

Florida State, however, has had Georgia Tech's number for years. The Seminoles swept the Yellow Jackets in a three-game series in late April, highlighted by Jazzy Francik's no-hitter in a 4-0 win on Friday. FSU followed with a 4-3 victory on Saturday and an 8-5 extra-inning thriller on Sunday. Overall, the Seminoles boast a dominant 75-26 all-time record against Georgia Tech and have won their last 29 meetings—a streak that will be put to the test on Thursday.

First pitch is set for 11 a.m. ET in Charlottesville, Virginia, and fans can catch all the action on the ACC Network. With the Seminoles aiming to reassert their dominance and the Yellow Jackets riding high after a big win, this quarterfinal matchup promises plenty of drama. Whether you're cheering from the stands or gearing up in your team's colors, this is a game no softball fan will want to miss.