The Notre Dame softball team secured a 5-2 victory against Louisville, highlighting a powerful five-run second inning. Sophomore Brianne Weiss delivered a stellar performance, throwing a complete game and striking out seven batters while allowing just two runs. The Irish offense capitalized on crucial moments, particularly with two outs, demonstrating their capability to seize opportunities and extend their winning streak to six in the ACC. Ava Zachary and Mickey Winchell both had standout performances with multiple hits, contributing significantly to the team's success.

By the Numbers
  • Brianne Weiss recorded seven strikeouts, tying her for the third-most in her career.
  • The Irish offense achieved nine hits, with four runs scored in two-out situations.
State of Play
  • Notre Dame has 17 wins this season, including six in ACC play.
  • Weiss has an impressive 1.82 ERA over her last two outings against Louisville, totaling 15.1 innings pitched.
What's Next

The Irish will look to secure the series win against Louisville in the next game scheduled for tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.

Bottom Line

Notre Dame's dominant play, particularly from Weiss and the timely hitting from the lineup, sets a strong foundation for continued success in the series and the season ahead.