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From record-breaking performances on the track to dominant wins on the field, Florida State continues to shine across the board!

🔥 FSU Track & Field posted seven top-10 all-time performances, led by Kaelyaah Liburd’s 52.60 in the 400m—the second-fastest time in program history.
📚 FSU Football set a new school record with 30 All-ACC Academic Team selections.
💣 FSU Softball crushed four home runs in one inning to run-rule Ohio State, tying a program record!
🎾 FSU Tennis stayed hot, blanking USF 4-0 to extend its winning streak.
⚾ FSU Baseball opened the season with a dominant 6-0 shutout over James Madison in front of a sellout crowd at Dick Howser Stadium.
🏀 FSU Hoops looks to take down No. 19 Clemson on Saturday—can the ‘Noles secure their first ranked win of the season?

Plus, FSU football recruiting continues to heat up, with four-star DB Lasiah Jackson locking in an official visit as the ‘Noles push for a major defensive addition in 2026!

Let’s dive in! ⬇️

🔥 FSU Track & Field Shines with 7 All-Time Performances!

The Florida State track & field teams made history on Friday, posting seven top-10 performances in program history at the Jarvis Scott Invite (Texas Tech) and the David Hemery Valentine Invite (Boston).

🏆 Top Performers & Record Times:
✅ Zianna Curtis – 9th-longest weight throw in FSU history (17.21m | 56-5 ¾)
✅ Tyson Williams – 4th-fastest 60m hurdles time in FSU history (7.60)
✅ Micahi Danzy – 3rd-fastest 400m in FSU history (46.14)
✅ Andre Korbmacher – 7th-fastest 60m hurdles time in FSU history (7.65)
✅ Kaelyaah Liburd – 2nd-fastest 400m in FSU history (52.60)
✅ Zach Leachman – 6th-fastest 5,000m in FSU history (13:47.11)
✅ Joe Farley – 7th-fastest 5,000m in FSU history (13:53.36)

🚨 What’s Next?
🏅 Jarvis Scott Invite (Texas Tech): Women’s triple jump kicks off at 12:00 PM Saturday
🏅 David Hemery Valentine Invitational (Boston): Women’s mile run starts at 1:45 PM Saturday

🔗 More on FSU Track & Field’s standout performances here.

📚 Florida State Sets School Record with 30 All-ACC Academic Team Selections!

Florida State football continues to dominate in the classroom, placing a program-record 30 student-athletes on the 2024 All-ACC Academic Team! This marks the third consecutive season FSU has set a new school record.

🏆 Academic Standouts:
✅ Ryan Fitzgerald & Robert Scott Jr. – 4x All-ACC Academic Team honorees (4th & 5th players in FSU history to achieve this)
✅ Brian Courtney, Joshua Farmer & Kevin Knowles II – 3x honorees
✅ AJ Cottrill, Justin Cryer, Bryson Estes, Donny Hiebert, Keiondre Jones, Azareye’h Thomas, Jackson West & Hykeem Williams – 2x honorees

📊 FSU’s Academic Milestones Under Mike Norvell:
🔺 73 All-ACC Academic honorees in five seasons
🔺 Program-record 3.095 team GPA (Fall 2024)
🔺 997 single-year APR in 2024 (highest in program history)
🔺 Back-to-back multi-year APR records (972 in 2023, 982 in 2024)

🎓 All-ACC Academic Team Requirements:
✔️ 3.0+ GPA (semester & cumulative)
✔️ Competed in at least 50% of team’s contests

FSU’s excellence isn’t just on the field—it’s in the classroom too!

🔗 More on FSU’s record-setting academic success here.

💣 Home Run Barrage! No. 9 FSU Softball Crushes Ohio State, 9-1

The Seminoles (6-1) run-ruled their fourth straight opponent, taking down previously unbeaten Ohio State (4-1) in just five innings at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational!

🔥 Offensive Explosion:
💣 4 home runs in the 2nd inning (tied school record!)
✅ Jahni Kerr – Solo HR
✅ Isa Torres – 2-run HR
✅ Michaela Edenfield – 2-run HR
✅ Kennedy Harp – Solo HR (Has a hit & RBI in all 6 games this season!)

📊 Historic Power Surge:
🔺 FSU has hit 4+ HR in three straight games (Only did it 4 times all last season!)
🔺 Ties the program record for most HRs in a single inning (2019 Tallahassee Regional vs. USF & 2024 vs. Purdue)

💪 Shutdown Pitching:
✅ Ashtyn Danley (W, 3-0) – 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 K
✅ Julia Apsel (Save) – 2.0 IP, 0 R, 4 Ks, 10 batters faced

⏭️ What’s Next?
🏆 FSU vs. Wichita State
📅 Saturday, 7 PM | 📺 ESPN+

🔗 More on FSU’s dominant win here.

🎾 No. 25 FSU Women’s Tennis Dominates USF, 4-0!

Florida State (6-1) swept USF (1-7) on Friday afternoon in Tampa, extending their hot start to the season with another convincing win.

🔥 Doubles Domination:
✅ Laura Putz & Millie Bissett – 6-1 win on Court 2
✅ Maria Juliana Parra Romero & Eva Shaw – 6-2 win on Court 1 (Clinched the point!)
🔹 Both pairs remain undefeated this spring (Parra Romero/Shaw: 6-0, Bissett/Putz: 5-0)

💪 Singles Success:
✅ No. 119 Mary Boyce Deatherage – 6-4, 6-0 (Rallied from 1-4 deficit, now 6-0 this spring!)
✅ Parra Romero – 6-2, 7-5 win on Court 4
✅ Tina Li – 7-5, 6-3 (Match-clinching victory!)

⏭️ What’s Next?
🏠 FSU hosts a doubleheader vs. Air Force & Florida A&M
📅 Sunday, Noon | 📍 Home Matches are FREE for Fans!

🔗 More on FSU Tennis’ dominant win here.

⚾ No. 9 Florida State Shuts Out James Madison in Season Opener!

The Seminoles (1-0) dominated Opening Day with a 6-0 victory over James Madison in front of a sellout crowd (6,700 fans!) at Dick Howser Stadium.

🔥 Key Performances:
✅ Jamie Arnold (W, 1-0) – 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 8 Ks, 0 BB (First career Opening Day start)
✅ Drew Faurot – 3-run HR in the 3rd inning (23rd career HR)
✅ John Abraham (SV, 2nd career save) – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 8 Ks, 1 BB

💪 Total Team Effort:
🔹 FSU Offense: 6 runs on 4 hits, capitalizing on 5 JMU errors
🔹 FSU Pitching: 14 strikeouts, only 2 hits allowed, 0 runs

⏭️ What’s Next?
🏆 FSU vs. James Madison (Game 2) 📅 Saturday, 2 PM | 📍 Dick Howser Stadium
📺 ACC Network Extra | 🎟️ Limited Tickets Available for Sunday!

🔗 More on FSU’s Opening Day win here.

🏀 Florida State Aims for Upset vs. No. 19/23 Clemson at Home!

The Seminoles (15-9, 6-7 ACC) are looking to extend their winning streak to three games and grab their first ranked win of the season as they host No. 19/23 Clemson on Saturday at noon at the Tucker Center.

🔥 Game Preview:
🔹 FSU leads the all-time series 46-40, but Clemson has won the last five meetings.
🔹 Leonard Hamilton holds the NCAA record for most wins (57) over ranked teams as an unranked coach.
🔹 The Tigers (20-5, 12-2 ACC) beat FSU 77-57 in their first matchup on Jan. 11.

💪 FSU Key Players to Watch:
✅ Jamir Watkins – 18.2 PPG, 5.3 RPG (15 PTS vs. Clemson in January)
✅ Malique Ewin – 14.2 PPG, 8.2 RPG (Double-double last time vs. Clemson)
✅ Taylor Bol Bowen – 9.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG (Coming off a clutch game-winning three at Wake Forest)

📺 How to Watch:
📅 Saturday, Noon | 📍 Donald L. Tucker Center
📺 CW Network | 🎙️ Seminole Sports Network

⏭️ What’s Next?
🏠 FSU vs. Miami – Wednesday, 9 PM

🔗 More on FSU’s showdown with Clemson here.

🏈 Four-Star DB Lasiah Jackson Locks in Official Visit to FSU

Florida State is making safety a top priority in the 2026 recruiting class, and four-star DB Lasiah Jackson (Lee County, Ga.) is a major target. The Seminoles took a big step forward by securing Jackson’s official visit, setting up a key opportunity to make their case.

🔥 Where FSU Stands:
✅ Personal connection with FSU’s coaching staff
✅ Strong relationships built during January Junior Day visit
✅ Former teammate Ousmane Kromah is already at FSU, adding to the comfort factor

🚨 Recruiting Battle:
Right now, FSU and Georgia Tech are the two programs standing out the most, with Alabama, Georgia, and Florida also in the mix.

📅 What’s Next?
The ‘Noles will aim to solidify their lead when Jackson spends more personal time with the team during his visit.

🔗 More on FSU’s pursuit of Jackson here.

And that’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap on another high-energy week for the ‘Noles! From record-breaking performances on the track to dominant wins in softball, baseball, and tennis, Florida State is firing on all cylinders.

🏆 Will FSU Hoops take down No. 19 Clemson?
⚾ Can baseball keep the momentum rolling in Game 2?
🏈 Will the ‘Noles land four-star DB Lasiah Jackson?

Stay locked in—big things are coming. See you next time, Seminole Nation!

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