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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Today’s edition comes with a heavy heart.

Like so many of you, we’re still processing the heartbreaking events that took place on Florida State’s campus Thursday. Our thoughts are firmly with the victims, their families, and everyone in the FSU and Tallahassee community impacted by this tragedy. 🙏

In response, we’ve shifted gears:
100% of the profits from our FSU April Fools collectible sale — including The Missing Osceola book and the FSU Mystery Box — will now be donated directly to the families of the victims.

These started as a light-hearted way to celebrate FSU spirit, but now, they’re serving a much more important purpose. ❤️

👉 You can view the effort here: fsuaprilfools.com

Please continue to look out for one another. Hug your people tight.
We’ll keep bringing you the best coverage of FSU athletics — but some things are just bigger than sports.

Now, here’s everything you need to know from a packed day around the Noles’ world:

• FSU Men’s Tennis battles to the wire in the ACC quarterfinals
• Women’s Golf is headed to the ACC Championship match 💥
• Luke Loucks adds another key piece to the basketball rebuild 🔥
• Portal buzz heating up as FSU eyes final defensive targets 🔍
• And more big recruiting news on the 2026 and 2027 fronts 🛡️

We’ve got everything you need to stay locked in — so let’s dive into today’s Chief Brief:

🎾 FSU Men’s Tennis Falls to Stanford in ACC Quarterfinal Thriller

The Seminoles left it all on the court. 💥

No. 17 Florida State Men’s Tennis saw its ACC Championship run end in a hard-fought 4–3 loss to No. 8 Stanford in the quarterfinals, despite an incredible singles rally.

📊 Match Highlights:
• Corey Craig: 🔥 Dominant straight-set win over No. 9 Samir Banerjee (2nd top-10 win this season)
• Joshua Dous-Karpenschif: 🎯 Extended unbeaten streak to 6 matches with a clean straight-sets victory
• Jamie Connel: 🧱 Clinched his 24th singles win of the year, tops on the team

🔁 How It Unfolded:
• Stanford won the doubles point
• FSU stormed back, winning four of six opening singles sets
• Craig, Dous-Karpenschif, and Connel delivered to put FSU up 3–2
• Stanford closed out the final two matches in third sets to seal the win

📍 What’s Next:
Florida State (18–8) now awaits its postseason fate at the NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Selection Show on Monday, April 28.

👉 Full postseason outlook + NCAA tournament hopes breakdown coming soon.

⛳ Noles Dominate Cal, Advance to ACC Championship Final

History is within reach. 🏆

Second-seeded Florida State Women’s Golf delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over sixth-seeded Cal on Friday to punch their ticket to the ACC Championship Final for the first time since 2022.

📊 Match Highlights:
• Mirabel Ting: 🎯 Won 2Up — closed out with a stunning chip-in on 18
• Lottie Woad: 💣 5&4 victory — led from the very first hole
• Kaylah Williams: 🧱 Clinched the team win with a 2&1 finish

🔥 What’s Next:
Florida State will battle Wake Forest on Saturday morning for their first-ever ACC Women’s Golf Championship.

📺 How to Watch:
• Final vs. Wake Forest: Saturday, 9 AM ET | Streaming live on ACCNX

🎯 Rankings Check:
• No. 3 in the NCAA rankings
• No. 4 in the Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll

👉 Full match recap + what’s on the line in Saturday’s historic showdown here.

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🏀 FSU Lands America East Rookie of the Year Martin Somerville

The rebuild continues — and the point guard spot just got a major upgrade. 🔥

Florida State and head coach Luke Loucks have secured a commitment from UMass Lowell transfer Martin Somerville, one of the top freshman guards in the portal.

📋 Quick Hits:
• 🏆 2024 America East Rookie of the Year
• 🏀 Averaged 13.6 PPG, 3.7 APG, 2.9 RPG, and 1.5 SPG
• 🎯 Shot 40.5% from three-point range
• 📈 Set the America East record with 11 Rookie of the Week honors
• 🧠 2.4-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio

🌎 Background:
• 6’3”, 184-pound guard from Bowie, MD
• Prepped at Southern California Academy before college

🔥 FSU’s New-Look Backcourt:
Somerville joins a wave of new additions, including Kobe Magee, Lajae Jones, Robert McCray V, Cam Miles, and returning freshmen Alier Maluk and AJ Swinton.

🎯 Why It Matters:
Loucks prioritized landing a high-IQ, battle-tested point guard — and Somerville’s skillset fits perfectly into FSU’s evolving system.

👉 Full breakdown of Somerville’s commitment + how FSU’s roster is shaping up right here.

🏈 Top 2026 OL Target Samuel Roseborough Locks In Official Visit to FSU

The trenches are a priority — and one of the nation’s best is coming back to Tallahassee. 🛡️

Four-star offensive lineman Samuel Roseborough (Clearwater, FL) has officially scheduled his visit to Florida State, set for May 30th.

📋 Prospect Profile:
• ⭐️ 4-Star OL | No. 131 nationally | No. 7 IOL in the 2026 class (247Sports Composite)
• 📏 6’5”, 285 pounds
• 🛠️ Known for versatility and physicality on the interior line

🌎 Recruitment Snapshot:
• Recently visited Michigan, Ohio State, and Texas A&M
• FSU, Bama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Penn State, and Texas also firmly in the mix
• No current leader — wide open race

🗓️ Why It Matters:
Roseborough already made an unofficial visit to FSU on April 3rd and will return for a full official in late May — a key step as the Seminoles battle heavyweights for his commitment.

👉 Full recruiting update + what Roseborough could bring to FSU’s future offensive line right here.

What Hykeem Williams’ Departure Means for FSU’s WR Room

Former 5⭐ WR Hykeem Williams officially entered the transfer portal — but from a roster standpoint, it may not shift the WR outlook as much as some feared.

📉 What It Means for FSU:
• Williams struggled to stay healthy across two seasons
• His spring performance suggested he wasn't in line for a breakout
• Transfers Duce Robinson and Squirrel White — plus standout freshman Jayvan Boggs — are the clear leaders in the 2025 WR room

🌟 Names to Know Going Forward:
• Duce Robinson (Transfer)
• Squirrel White (Transfer)
• Jayvan Boggs (Freshman standout)
• Elijah Moore, Jalen Brown, Lawayne McCoy (depth options)

🛒 Portal Possibilities?
• WR isn't a need — it’s a want if the right fit appears
• If Robinson and White stay healthy, FSU could be very selective (or stand pat)

🎙️ Final Thought:
Florida State has options — and a rising star in Boggs. The key now is health, development, and smart depth management heading into summer.

👉 Full column on Williams, Boggs' rise, and FSU’s WR room strategy right here.

🚪 Portal Watch: FSU Scouting G5 + FCS Defensive Targets to Bolster 2025 Roster

Florida State is casting a wide net as it looks to add the final pieces to Tony White’s new-look defense — including scouring the Group of Five (G5) and FCS ranks for hidden gems. 🔎

🧩 Why It Matters:
• Past success stories: Jared Verse (FCS), Braden Fiske (G5)
• Already added two G5 defenders this offseason (Deante McCray, Deamontae Diggs)
• Need depth + upside fits to round out the 2025 unit

🔥 Names to Watch:
• Elo Modozie (Army, DL) — Top target, but Georgia involved
• Stephen Daily (Kent State, DL) — Big upside
• Phillip Lee (Troy, EDGE) — Strong FSU ties, rising interest

📈 Intriguing G5/FCS Portal Options:
• CB Ricky Fletcher (South Alabama): 6'3" physical corner, high-risk/high-reward upside (88 grade)
• CB/S Beni Mwamba (Chattanooga): Versatile young DB with ball skills (86 grade)
• DB Jyron Gilmore (Georgia State): Undersized nickelback with energy and production (84 grade)
• NT Myles Parker (Tennessee Tech): 5'11", 344-lb anchor with elite strength and lateral quickness (86 grade)
• S Que Billingsley (Kent State): Athletic, instinctive run-stopper; coverage skills developing (85 grade)
• DL Gavin Ransaw (Coastal Carolina): Athletic mover with versatility across the line (87 grade)

🎯 What FSU Is Looking For:
• Depth at NT, CB, S, and flexible DL spots
• Scheme fits for White’s hybrid 3-3-5 defense
• Developmental players who can push for two-deep roles in 2025

👉 Full scouting breakdowns on all portal names FSU is evaluating right here.

And that’s a wrap!

Stay safe, stay proud, and stay Nole Strong. ❤️💛

We’ll be back soon with full coverage of FSU’s championship chases, portal moves, and recruiting wins — plus updates on how the Nole community is rallying together this spring.

Until then: keep grinding, keep believing, and Go Noles. 🏹🔥

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