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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Thursday, Seminole!

From Jahni Kerr’s fireworks against the Gators to Lottie Woad chasing history at Augusta… from Alex Lodise stacking national honors to spring ball shakeups and risers — this edition is overflowing with momentum.

⚡ Here’s what we’ve got for you today:

• 🥎 Noles blank No. 2 Florida in a sold-out rivalry stunner

• ⛳ Woad and Ting make golf history, ranked No. 1 and 2 in the world

• 🏀 Latson named a Wooden All-American + Wiggins commits from Clemson

• ⚾ Lodise crowned Midseason Player of the Year by two outlets

• 🔥 Spring standouts rising in a WR room full of opportunity

• 🎥 The Climb returns with exclusive behind-the-scenes access

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🥎 Kerr Clobbers Gators as Noles Blank No. 2 Florida in Rivalry Showdown

No. 10 Florida State Softball (34–5, 9–0 ACC) delivered a statement on Wednesday night, shutting out No. 2 Florida (33–6, 6–3 SEC) in front of a sold-out JoAnne Graf Field crowd, 4–0.

🔥 It was the highest-ranked regular season win for FSU since beating No. 2 Arizona in 2021 — and the Noles have now won 7 of the last 8 vs. UF.

🎯 How it happened:

• Ashtyn Danley wriggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the 1st, then delivered 4 scoreless innings to improve to 7–1 on the year.

• Isa Torres led off with a single, and Jaysoni Beachum reached on an error to set the stage.

• Jahni Kerr crushed a 3-run bomb on a 3–2 count — then added a solo shot later for her first career multi-HR game. She's now hitting .454 in 7 career games vs. the Gators. 🧨

⚡ Defense wins big, too:

• Hallie Wacaser made a diving grab and fired to second for a double play to erase UF’s best scoring chance.

• Annabelle Widra came in with two on in the 5th and was lights out: 8 up, 8 down on just 23 pitches. Her first save of the season? A gem.

📈 Noles’ dominance continues:

• Win streak hits 14 games — second-longest in the nation.

• Outscoring opponents 209–50 over that stretch.

• 34–5 start is best since 2022.

📍 Next Up: FSU hosts Virginia for a three-game set starting Friday at 6 PM (ACCNX).

👉 Full recap + highlights right here.

⛳️ Ting Rises to No. 2 in the World, Gives Noles Historic 1–2 WAGR Punch

It’s official: Florida State Women’s Golf now holds the top two amateur players in the world. 🔥

🌍 Junior All-American Mirabel Ting jumped to No. 2 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, joining No. 1 Lottie Woad to give the Seminoles an unprecedented grip on the global leaderboard.

📈 WAGR Snapshot:

• Woad: No. 1 for 34 consecutive weeks, 39 of the last 41 overall

• Ting: Top 5 for 18 straight weeks, now up to No. 2 as of April 2

Both stars are currently teeing it up at the prestigious Augusta National Women’s Amateur, competing in a stacked field of 72 elite players — including 49 of the top 50 in the world.

🎙️ Coach Amy Bond: “It’s exciting for our program to have the top two ranked players in the world.”

📍 Next Up: FSU heads to the ACC Championship at Sedgefield on April 16.

👉 More on Ting, Woad, and the Noles’ road to Augusta right here.

🏀 Latson Named to Wooden Award All-America Team

Florida State superstar Ta’Niya Latson has added another elite accolade to her résumé — earning a spot on the 2024–25 John R. Wooden Award Women’s All-America Team, placing her among the top 10 players in the country. 🌟

🔥 Why it matters:

• Nation’s leading scorer: 25.2 PPG

• FSU single-season scoring record: 731 points

• Fastest to 2,000 career points in FSU hoops history

• 3x All-ACC First Team + AP Second Team All-American

Latson is now a finalist for the Wooden Award National Player of the Year, with more honors likely still to come.

👉 Full breakdown of her historic season right here.

⛳ Woad Fires 65, Sits in 2nd at Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Lottie Woad is locked in. 🔒🔥

The defending ANWA champion carded eight birdies and a 7-under 65 in Wednesday’s opening round at Champions Retreat — putting her just two shots off the lead heading into Thursday’s second round.

💬 “Even though I’m world No. 1, anybody can beat you… I’m just focused on playing really good golf,” Woad told Golf Channel.

📈 Round 1 Highlights: • 4️⃣ birdies on both the front and back nine
• 65 = lowest round of her ANWA career
• She’s now gone under par in 6 straight ANWA rounds

🏆 A repeat title would make Woad the first 2-time winner in ANWA history.

Meanwhile, Mirabel Ting opened with a 4-over 76 and will look to rally in Round 2. She tees off Thursday at 8:00 AM ET, while Woad follows at 8:23 AM ET.

👉 Full leaderboard + tee times here.

🏀 Timpson Selected for Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game

Makayla Timpson’s stellar senior season is getting national recognition. 🙌

The Florida State star will suit up for Team Miller at the 2025 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game, airing Saturday at 3 PM on ESPN2. She’ll be coached by none other than Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller. 🎯

🔥 Timpson’s Resume: • AP All-America Honorable Mention
• All-ACC First Team & Defensive Team
• FSU single-season records for blocks (103) & rebounds (350)

💡 Bonus: Fellow Seminole O’Mariah Gordon will participate in the All-Star Combine — and is listed as an alternate for the game.

👉 Full All-Star details and broadcast info here.

🏆 Lodise Named Midseason National Player of the Year

Florida State shortstop Alex Lodise is him. 😤

The junior captain was crowned Midseason Player of the Year by both Perfect Game and D1Baseball this week — leading the charge for No. 4 FSU’s electric 24–4 start.

📈 The Numbers: • .463 AVG | 11 HR | 1.355 OPS
• Nation-leading 56 hits and total bases
• 18 multi-hit games — and counting

Lodise also landed on the Midseason First-Team All-American list alongside ace Joey Volini. Oh, and he’s flashed leather too — with a .960 fielding % and 17 turned double plays. 🧤

👉 Full breakdown of Lodise’s insane start right here.

🏀 Chauncey Wiggins Commits to Florida State

The Loucks Era just landed another key piece. 👀

Clemson transfer forward Chauncey Wiggins committed to Florida State on Wednesday, becoming the third transfer to join the Seminoles this offseason.

🗣️ “Go ‘Noles!” said Wiggins, who made 97 appearances in three seasons with the Tigers.

📊 Last season:
• 8.3 PPG | 2.9 RPG | 36.5% from 3 | 80.6% FT
• 6’10.5” frame with serious stretch-four potential

Why FSU? It’s all about development.

🧠 Wiggins cited Loucks’ NBA background and player-first pitch:
“He’s developed guys like Curry, KD, Fox… I want to work, get better, and take a big step.”

FSU now has a trio of versatile, long, skilled additions to build around — and the new culture is taking shape.

👉 More on Wiggins’ commitment and why Tallahassee felt like the right next step here.

🎥 The Climb: Season 5 Kicks Off with Inside Access

The Climb is back. 🔺

FSU dropped Episode 1 of its 2025 edition this week — offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the program’s spring grind.

🎬 Episode Highlights:

• A feature on Amaree Williams returning home to West Palm for spring break

• Sit-downs with OC Gus Malzahn and DC Tony White

• Exclusive spring practice footage 👀

• Pro Day recap + a tribute to Bobby Bowden’s legacy through the eyes of former players

If you’re missing the sights and sounds of spring ball — this one’s for you.

👉 Watch the full episode right here.

🔥 WR Room Opens Up, Jalen Brown Seizing His Shot

With injuries thinning Florida State’s wide receiver rotation, spring reps are up for grabs — and Jalen Brown is starting to capitalize. The third-year receiver (and former LSU transfer) is “growing up,” per Mike Norvell, who praised Brown for both his play with and without the ball. 👀

💬 “I’m proud of him,” Norvell said. “It’s the consistency, the push, the strain — and it’s coming.”

📈 Scrimmage Standouts + Updates:

• Elijah Moore: 2 TDs in Saturday’s scrimmage — “really good day,” per Norvell

• Samuel Singleton: Got the coveted “really, really” praise for physical, patient runs

• Earl Little Jr.: Called one of the defense’s most complete performers so far

• LBs: Omar Graham and Elijah Herring standing out, Cryer & Nichelson showing growth

• OL: Luke Petitbon continues to lead, UCF transfer Adrian Medley praised for versatility

• Young linemen like Otto, Simmons, and Daniels all getting developmental buzz

🔧 Injury Notes:

• Squirrel White, Lawayne McCoy, and BJ Gibson (baseball) limiting WR depth

• Duce Robinson (minor leg injury) — not long-term concern

• Shyheim Brown: Ahead of schedule in recovery, practicing in limited fashion

• Several O-line starters still limited, but no new serious injuries reported

👉 Full spring stock watch + depth updates right here.

And that’s a wrap!

Whether it’s Lottie chasing back-to-back titles, Latson rewriting the record book, or spring camp heating up, one thing’s clear: the standard in Tallahassee stays sky-high. 🙌

The softball team’s on fire. Lodise is stacking hardware. And hoops? Reloading fast.

📣 Now it’s your turn — hit the poll, forward to a friend, and tell us which Nole deserves their flowers this week.

Until next time… stay locked in, stay proud, and as always — Go Noles! 🔱