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Happy Saturday, Seminole!
Even with a few bumps in the road, there’s still plenty of momentum building across the board in Tallahassee and a few bright spots worth watching closely.
⚾📉 Baseball Faces First ACC Reality Check 📉⚾
A tough series loss at Georgia Tech shows just how thin the margin is against elite competition.
🏃♂️🔥 Track Dominance Continues at Home 🔥🏃♀️
Seven event wins highlight a deep and surging squad at the Seminole Invite.
🎾⚖️ Mixed Results on the Courts ⚖️🎾
Men’s tennis builds momentum into a rivalry finale while the women battle but fall to Duke.
🏀👀 Hoops Building for the Future 👀🏀
A major transfer visit and Bassong’s return signal real upside for Loucks’ rebuild.
🏈🚑 Health + Recruiting Provide Optimism 🚑🏈
Injuries remain manageable while key visits reshape the recruiting board in FSU’s favor.
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🏃♂️🔥 Noles Rack Up Wins at Seminole Invite 🔥🏃♀️
Florida State dominated Day 1 of the Dick Roberts Seminole Invite with seven event wins and a standout all-time performance.
🏆 Event Wins Across the Board
Seven total event victories to open the home meet
Lorelai Filosa (high jump) and Cooper Crowell (hammer) each secured their first wins of the season
Justin Woulard (long jump) and Despiro Wray (shot put) added to the win column
💥 Field Event Dominance
Zianna Curtis set a personal best and No. 8 mark in program history (hammer throw)
Nafy Thiam won shot put (15.87m), with Kaitlyn Bullock finishing second
Strong depth across throws continues to stand out
⚡ Track Highlights
Women’s 4x100 relay (Sleeman, Walker, Tyson, Holland) took first (43.53)
Sprint group continues to deliver strong early-season results
📊 Momentum at Home Meet
Balanced success across track and field events
Sets up a strong position heading into Day 2
🧠 Why It Matters: Florida State is showing depth across every discipline, a key sign as the outdoor season ramps up.
⚾📉 Noles Drop Series at Georgia Tech 📉⚾
Florida State fell 8–3 to No. 3 Georgia Tech, locking in its first ACC series loss of the season.
💥 Solo Power, Limited Offense
All three FSU runs came via solo home runs (Stuetzer x2, Putnam)
Just seven hits total with 13 strikeouts at the plate
Couldn’t generate sustained offense against GT pitching
⚠️ Third Inning Swing
Georgia Tech plated four runs in the third to seize control
Two key hits with bases loaded broke the game open
FSU never fully recovered from the early deficit
📉 Bullpen Breakdown Late
Purcell was solid early but allowed four runs in the eighth
GT capitalized with clutch hits and an error to extend lead
Game slipped away after staying within reach
📊 Series Implications
First ACC series loss of the season
FSU drops to 9–5 in conference play
Faces sweep threat in Saturday finale
🧠 Why It Matters: After a strong start to ACC play, Florida State ran into a complete team in Georgia Tech; exposing how thin the margin is against elite competition.
🎾🏁 Noles Head to Miami for Regular Season Finale 🏁🎾
Florida State closes out its regular season on the road with a rivalry matchup against Miami.
📍 Rivalry Finale
Faces Miami on Saturday at 12 PM at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center
FSU holds an 11–6 edge in the series since 2010
Final tune-up before postseason play
🎓 Senior Momentum
Luis Felipe Miguel and Corey Craig won their final home matches
Miguel recorded a dominant 6-0, 6-0 double bagel
Craig upset a top-60 opponent to highlight strong form
📊 Rankings Update
FSU sits at No. 55 in latest ITA team rankings
Multiple Seminoles ranked in singles and doubles
Miguel/Schiessl lead the way at No. 22 in doubles
🧠 Why It Matters: With postseason approaching, Florida State looks to carry senior-led momentum into a rivalry matchup and build confidence heading into ACC Tournament play.
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🎾📉 Noles Fall to No. 22 Duke 📉🎾
Florida State was swept 4–0 by No. 22 Duke in its final home weekend matchup.
💔 Doubles Point Slips Early
Duke secured the doubles point with wins on Courts 2 and 3
Shaw/Putz battled back to 5-5 on Court 1 before match went unfinished
⚔️ Singles Highlights
Eva Shaw took first set 6-1 over No. 16 Irina Balus
Match was tied entering third set before play was halted
Duke clinched with wins on Courts 2, 5, and 6
🎓 Senior Day Up Next
Regular-season finale vs No. 5 North Carolina on Sunday
Senior Day ceremony will honor Cricchio, Lavickova, and Li
🧠 Why It Matters: Despite the loss, Florida State showed flashes against a ranked opponent and now turns focus to closing the regular season on a strong note at home.
🏀👀 Noles Hosting Top Transfer Target 👀🏀
Florida State is set to host former 5-star wing Shon Abaev on a key transfer portal visit this weekend.
⭐ High-Upside Talent
Former No. 22 overall recruit and McDonald’s All-American
6’8” wing with scoring ability and shot-making upside
Broward County native with strong Florida ties
📊 Freshman Production at Cincinnati
Averaged 7.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.1 APG in 24 games (12 starts)
Showed flashes with multiple double-digit scoring games
Season-high 20 points, 8 rebounds vs NJIT
⚠️ Efficiency to Improve
Shot 33.5% from the field and 25.7% from three
Adjustment to college level impacted consistency
🔄 Roster Building Focus
FSU currently has 4 returners + 4 incoming recruits
Adding a high-upside wing could be a major boost for Loucks’ rebuild
🧠 Why It Matters: Landing a former McDonald’s All-American would give Florida State a much-needed injection of talent and upside as the program continues to reshape its roster.
🏀🔁 Bassong Bought In on Noles Future 🔁🏀
Florida State forward Thomas Bassong is all-in on returning and taking the next step after a promising freshman season.
💬 Locked-In Decision
“I wanted to come back” — never seriously considered leaving
Motivated by how FSU finished the season and building on that momentum
Strong belief in Luke Loucks and staff culture
📈 Development Focus
Prioritizing offensive growth, especially shooting
Working closely with player development staff this offseason
Already confident in his defensive ability
💪 Growth Through Opportunity
Increased playing time helped the game “slow down”
Confidence surged as coaches trusted him through mistakes
Evolved from bench piece to key rotation player
🧠 Leadership Mindset
Embracing bigger role as leader for incoming players
Wants to actively help recruit transfer portal additions
Already familiar with parts of incoming class
🌍 All-In This Offseason
Plans to stay in Tallahassee to develop (short trip to France possible)
Focused on taking next step physically and skill-wise
🧠 Why It Matters: Bassong is stepping into a leadership role, and his development could be a major swing factor for FSU’s rebuild next season.
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🏈🚑 Spring Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out 🚑🏈
Florida State is nearing the end of spring camp with mostly positive injury news and no major long-term concerns.
📉 Out for Spring
WR Jayvan Boggs shut down after tweak in first scrimmage (not expected to linger)
LB Mikai Gbayor also out for remainder of spring, precautionary
Freshmen QB Jaden O’Neal and EDGE Cam Brooks sidelined with pre-camp injuries
🔄 Trending Back Up
CB Quindarrius Jones (shoulder) now full-go after strong non-contact camp
CB Ja’Bril Rawls gradually ramping up from prior season-ending injury
DL Jordan Sanders back doing light work, expected ready for preseason
💪 Back in Action
TE Desirrio Riles returned after earlier injury scare
Appears fully reintegrated into practice rotation
🧠 Overall Health Outlook
Minimal injuries through spring — a major win for FSU
No key contributor dealing with long-term concerns heading into summer
🧠 Why It Matters: Availability is everything and for once, Florida State is heading toward summer with most of its roster intact, giving this group a real chance to build continuity.
🏈📈 Key Visits Shake Up Recruiting Board 📈🏈
Florida State hosted a crucial final wave of prospects before official visit season, with several priority targets seeing their stock rise after strong impressions in Tallahassee.
🌟 Headliners of the Week
4-star S Ta’Shawn Poole now has FSU in his top two (with Tennessee) + OV locked in
4-star DL Santana Harvey has FSU at the very top of his recruitment after latest visit
⚡ Local & Regional Momentum
WR Davion Crumitie (10.05 speed) finally earned an offer — now deciding if FSU cracks OV schedule
WR Antwan Lockett Jr. named FSU his top school with OV already set
🔒 New Name to Watch
DL Eric Vaulx Jr. quickly emerged as a legit target after visit
FSU already in strong position with OV locked in and limited competition
📊 Big Picture Takeaways
FSU gaining traction with elite defensive targets and explosive skill players
Official visits in June will be decisive for multiple top recruits
Staff capitalizing on late-spring momentum heading into summer
🧠 Why It Matters: This reshaped multiple recruitments, with Florida State either surging to the top or firmly entering the race for several priority targets.
And that’s a wrap!
Some weeks test you. Others tell you who you are.
Between tough losses, rising stars, and recruiting momentum, this one felt like a little bit of both. The road isn’t smooth right now but there are enough flashes to believe something is still brewing in Tallahassee.
We’ll see who responds.
— The Chief
