🏹 April 26th - The Chief Brief 🏹

Blasts, Brackets, and Big-Time Moves: FSU Delivers a Friday Full of Fireworks

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April 26, 2025

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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Saturday, Noles fans — and what a Friday it was! From bombs away in Louisville to trophy chases heating up across the board, Florida State is stacking momentum at just the right time. ⚡

Today’s edition is packed with 🔥:

• FSU Baseball launches 5 homers in a road rout 🧢💣
• Beach Volleyball battles on at the CCSA Tournament 🌊🏐
• Golf delays, softball schedule shuffles, and more awards for FSU stars ⛳🥎
• A new transfer commit in football — and a Seminole drafted to the NFL! 🏈🚨

Spring is delivering the goods — and the best may still be ahead.

Let’s dive into the latest from the Garnet and Gold. ⬇️

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⚾ Noles Launch 5 Homers in Series-Opening Rout at No. 19 Louisville

Blasts, strikeouts, and a statement win on the road. 💣🔥

No. 4 Florida State (31–7, 12–4 ACC) dominated Friday night at Jim Patterson Stadium, crushing No. 19 Louisville (28–13, 10–9 ACC) 10–2 behind an offensive fireworks show and a career outing from Jamie Arnold.

📈 Game Highlights: • 🧢 Jamie Arnold (W, 5-2): Career-high 7.2 IP, 11 Ks, 1 BB, 2 ER, 101 pitches, 19 whiffs
• 💣 5 HRs:
– Myles Bailey (Inside-the-Park 3-run HR)
– Drew Faurot (Opposite-field solo shot, 3 RBI total)
– Alex Lodise (🚀 437-foot solo blast, 107 MPH exit velo)
– Cal Fisher (2-run HR)
– Brody DeLamielleure (Solo HR)

• 🔥 Faurot & Lodise: 3 hits each
• 🧹 2 clutch double plays by Faurot and Lodise

• 🧹 John Abraham: 1.1 perfect innings to close it out

🎯 Fast Facts:

• Arnold’s last 3 starts: 19.2 IP, 30 Ks, just 3 earned runs
• Bailey’s inside-the-park HR = the spark plug moment early
• Seminoles racked up 13 hits and 6 XBH

📺 Up Next:
• 📅 Game 2: Saturday, 2:00 PM ET
• 🎥 Watch: ACC Network Extra (ACCNX)
• 🎯 Starter: Joey Volini takes the hill for FSU

🏐 FSU Beach Volleyball Splits Opening Day at CCSA Tournament

One step forward, one tough setback — the fight continues in Baton Rouge. 🌊🔥

No. 8 Florida State beach volleyball opened CCSA Tournament play on Friday, topping No. 11 LSU 3–1 before falling to No. 7 Texas 3–0 in the winner’s bracket.

📈 Friday Results:

• ✅ 3–1 win vs. LSU:
– Gella Andrew/Maddie Trusty (W)
– Makenna Wolfe/Myriah Massey (W)
– Carra Sassack/Bailey Higgins (W, clincher on Court 3)

• ❌ 0–3 loss vs. Texas:
– Texas claimed early wins on Courts 2 and 4
– Longhorns edged FSU in a battle on Court 5 to complete the sweep

🗓️ What’s Next:

• 📍 Rematch vs. LSU — Saturday, 11:00 AM ET

• 🏆 Winner advances to face Texas for the CCSA title at 2:00 PM ET

🎯 Big Picture:

FSU’s championship dreams are still alive — but it’s win-or-go-home Saturday in Baton Rouge.

⛳ Weather Halts FSU Men’s Golf at ACC Championship — Play Resumes Saturday

Mother Nature had other plans. 🌧️🏌️

The No. 10 Florida State men’s golf team saw their second round at the 2025 ACC Championship suspended on Friday due to inclement weather after multiple delays.

📋 Where Things Stand:

• 🕗 Play will resume Saturday at 8:30 AM ET

• 🌩️ FSU players were midway through holes 8–10 when play was halted

⛳ On the Scorecard:

• Luke Clanton: 3 birdies on front nine | 2-under for the round | T-32 overall

• Tyler Weaver: 2 birdies through 8 holes | 2-under for the round | 8th overall at 3-under

• Carson Brewer: Even-par through 8 holes

• Jack Bigham: 1-over for the round (2 birdies)

• Gray Albright: 3-over at the turn

🎯 What’s Next:

The Noles will finish Round 2 early Saturday morning before heading straight into the third and final round of stroke play.

🥎 Schedule Update: FSU Softball at Louisville Series Adjusted

A few changes, but the show goes on. 🌧️➡️🥎

Due to weather in the area, Florida State and Louisville have adjusted this weekend’s softball schedule:

📅 New Game Times:

• Friday: 8:00 PM ET (ACCNX)

• Saturday: 3:00 PM ET (ACCNX)

• Sunday: 6:00 PM ET (ACC Network)

🎯 Reminder: The Seminoles can clinch the ACC Regular Season title this weekend — every game counts!

🥎 Jazzy Francik Named Top 25 Finalist for NFCA Freshman of the Year

The future is bright — and already dominant. ✨🔥

Florida State freshman pitcher Jazzy Francik has been named a Top 25 Finalist for the NFCA Freshman of the Year award — making her the ninth Seminole ever to earn that honor.

📋 Fast Facts:

• 1.85 ERA — Lowest among ACC freshmen and 3rd-lowest nationally

• 7–2 record, 6 saves (most in ACC, tied 2nd-most in FSU history)

• 68 IP, 17 strikeouts over her last 18.1 innings

• Only ACC pitcher to crack the Top 25

🗓️ What’s Next:

• Top 10 Finalists announced: May 8 

• Final 3 announced: May 22 

• Winner crowned in Oklahoma City before the WCWS: May 27

🚪 Portal Update: LB Timir Hickman-Collins Exits FSU

Another roster move for the Seminoles this spring. 🔁

Redshirt freshman linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins is transferring from Florida State after one season in Tallahassee.

📋 Quick Hits:

• 6'0", 223 lbs | Charlotte, NC native

• Redshirted in 2024, no game appearances

• Former 3⭐️ recruit (86 grade, No. 102 LB nationally via 247Sports)

• Four years of eligibility remaining

🎯 Big Picture:

With linebacker depth strong heading into 2025, Hickman-Collins was not projected to crack the rotation.

🚨 Boom! Houston CB Jeremiah Wilson Commits to FSU

Big-time addition locked in for the Seminoles. 🔒🌟

Florida State has landed a commitment from elite cornerback transfer Jeremiah Wilson following his official visit to Tallahassee.

📋 Quick Hits:

• 🏈 5'10", 185 lbs | Kissimmee (FL) native

• ⭐️ No. 4 available transfer (247Sports) | 92 grade

• 🔥 2024 at Houston: 16 tackles, 4 INTs, 4 PBUs | 86.9 PFF grade (4th among Power 4 corners)

🎙️ Wilson:

"FSU has always been a dream school... I felt the love from the whole staff immediately."

🎯 Why It Matters:

• Instant upgrade for FSU’s young cornerback room

• Reunites with DC Tony White, who originally recruited him to Syracuse

• Expected to compete immediately at field corner

🏈 Azareye’h Thomas Drafted by New York Jets in 3rd Round

Another Nole is heading to the NFL! ✈️🌟

Florida State defensive back Azareye’h Thomas was selected by the New York Jets with the 73rd overall pick (3rd Round) in the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night.

📋 Draft Snapshot:

• 🏈 DB | 6'2" | Niceville, FL native

• 📊 Career: 95 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 15 PBUs, 2 INTs, 2 FF/FR

• 🏆 2024 All-ACC Honorable Mention

🎯 Fast Facts:

• 42nd consecutive year FSU has had a player drafted (8th-longest active streak)

• Thomas is FSU’s 301st all-time draft pick 

• 11th Seminole selected by the Jets — 4th since 2021

• Known for: Physicality, ball skills, and clutch playmaking (forced fumble in 2023 ACC title game)

📈 Why It Matters:

Thomas’s versatility and athleticism fit perfectly with the Jets' aggressive defensive style — and his rise from FSU standout to Day 2 NFL pick continues the Noles' rich DB tradition.

And that’s a wrap!

Between home runs, highlight-reel transfers, and draft night celebrations, the Seminoles are everywhere you look — and we’re just getting started. 🏹

Stay locked in with The Chief Brief all weekend long for live updates from baseball, softball, beach volleyball, golf, and the portal as postseason races heat up.
Until next time — keep climbing and Go Noles! 🔥🍢

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