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🔴 FSU Men’s Basketball Extends Dominance Over Miami – The Seminoles earned a 74-66 victory over the Hurricanes, marking their fifth straight win in the rivalry. Malique Ewin led the way with a career-high 24 points, shooting a perfect 10-of-10 from the field.

🏊‍♂️ FSU Swimming & Diving Continues Strong ACC Championship Run – The Noles set multiple top-10 program records on Day 2, including Sam Bork’s sixth-place finish in the 50 freestyle, which was the second-fastest time in school history.

🏀 FSU Women’s Basketball Returns Home to Face Pitt – The nation’s top-scoring offense (90.8 PPG) looks to stay perfect against the Panthers, boasting an 11-0 all-time record in the series.

🥎 FSU Softball Hosts JoAnne Graf Classic – After two weeks on the road, the No. 8 Noles open their home schedule with matchups against Florida A&M, Southeastern Louisiana, and No. 6 Texas A&M.

⚾ FSU Baseball Remains Unbeaten – The Noles secured a 6-2 road win over USF, improving to 4-0 on the season as they prepare for their home series against Penn.

🚀 Position Change: Micahi Danzy Moves to Wide Receiver – The redshirt freshman and track speedster transitions from running back to wide receiver, where his elite athleticism could make an immediate impact.

🏈 Top EDGE Target Trenton Henderson Locks in Official Visit to FSU – The No. 1 player in Florida (2026) has set June 20 as his official visit date, with Auburn as the biggest competition in his recruitment.

🔒 Four-Star CB Preston Ashley Schedules Spring Visit to FSU – The elite defensive back will be in Tallahassee for a spring practice on April 11, with FSU pushing to land an official visit this summer.

🔥 FSU Athletics is rolling—from basketball dominance to national-level performances in swimming, softball, and recruiting, the Noles are making moves across the board. Let’s dive in! ⬇️

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🏀 Florida State Secures 74-66 Win Over Miami, Extends Series Streak

Florida State (16-10, 7-8 ACC) continued its dominance over in-state rival Miami (6-20, 2-13 ACC) with a 74-66 victory at the Donald L. Tucker Center on Wednesday night. The win marks FSU’s fifth straight over the Hurricanes and 14th in the last 15 meetings.

🔥 Key Performances:
✅ Malique Ewin – Career-high 24 PTS, perfect 10-of-10 FG
✅ Jamir Watkins – 16 PTS, 8 REB (Eclipsed 1,500 career points)
✅ Chandler Jackson – 11 PTS, 3 AST

🔹 Back-and-Forth Battle: The game was tied 31-31 at halftime, with eight ties and seven lead changes. FSU took control in the second half and held the lead for the final 9:20 of play.

📊 Team Stats:
🔺 FSU: 45.5% FG (25-of-55) | 12 steals | 5 blocks
🔺 Miami: 41.7% FG (25-of-60) | 17 assists | 16 turnovers

📅 What’s Next?
🚨 FSU at Louisville – Saturday, 12 PM ET
🏠 The ‘Noles look to avenge their 90-76 loss to the Cardinals from December.

🔗 More on FSU’s win over Miami here.

🏊‍♂️ FSU Continues Strong ACC Championship Run with Two More Top Finishes

The No. 18/25 Florida State Swimming & Diving team kept the momentum going on Day 2 of the ACC Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, with two more top-eight podium finishes and five top-10 performances in school history.

🔥 Day 2 Highlights:
🥇 Sam Bork – 6th place in 50 Free (19.06), 2nd-fastest time in FSU history (just .02 seconds off the school record!)
🥇 Men’s 200 Free Relay – 5th place (1:15.86), 3rd-fastest time in school history (Michel Arkhangelskiy, Jokubas Keblys, Bork, Max Wilson)
🥇 Women’s 200 Free Relay – 11th place (1:28.76), 3rd-fastest time in school history (Maryn McDade, Jenny Halden, Edith Jernstedt, Gloria Muzito)

💪 Other Notable Performances:
✅ Yordan Yanchev – 14th in 500 Free (4:17.71)
✅ Mason Herbet – 14th in 200 IM (1:44.16)
✅ Mathias Christensen – 20th in 200 IM (1:43.91, 5th-fastest in FSU history)
✅ John Bessire – 14th in 1-Meter Diving (294.15)

📊 Team Standings After Day 2:
🔺 Men: 6th place (256.5 points)
🔺 Women: 9th place (162 points)

📅 What’s Next (Thursday’s Events)?
🔹 9:30 AM: Prelims – 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free
🔹 11:45 AM: Women’s 3M Diving
🔹 5:30 PM: Finals – 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free, Women’s 1M Diving

🔗 More on FSU’s ACC Championship performance here.

🏀 No. 23 FSU Women’s Hoops Returns Home to Face Pitt

Florida State (20-6, 10-4 ACC) is back in Tallahassee to host Pittsburgh (11-16, 3-11 ACC) on Thursday at 6:00 PM ET at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

🔥 Key Storylines:
✅ FSU is 11-0 all-time vs. Pitt – The Seminoles have never lost to the Panthers, with all meetings coming in ACC play.
✅ Nation’s Top Scoring Team – FSU leads all of Division I with 90.8 points per game.
✅ Superstars Leading the Charge:
🔹 Ta’Niya Latson – NCAA’s leading scorer (26.2 PPG)
🔹 Makayla Timpson – T-3rd nationally in blocks (81 total, 3.12 BPG)

🎟️ Special Promotion: Scout Night – Fans in scout uniforms receive FREE admission at the ticket window!

📅 Game Info:
📺 Watch: ACC Network Extra
📻 Listen: Seminole Sports Network (96.5 The Spear)

🔗 More on FSU’s matchup here.

🥎 No. 8 Florida State Softball Hosts JoAnne Graf Classic for Home Opener

After two weeks on the road, Florida State (8-1) is set to make its home debut at JoAnne Graf Field, hosting the JoAnne Graf Classic from Thursday to Saturday.

🔥 Weekend Schedule:
📅 Thursday: vs. Florida A&M (3:30 PM ET)
📅 Friday: vs. Southeastern Louisiana (DH, 3 PM ET)
📅 Saturday: vs. No. 6 Texas A&M (DH, 3 PM ET)

📺 All games available on ACCNX

💡 Storylines to Watch:
✅ FSU’s Latest Home Opener Since 1997 – The Seminoles return to Tallahassee for their first home game later than usual.
✅ Top-10 Showdown – Saturday’s game vs. No. 6 Texas A&M marks the first top-10 matchup at JoAnne Graf Field since 2022.
✅ Dominance in the JoAnne Graf Classic – FSU holds a 26-3 record in the event since its inception in 2019.

📊 Noles’ Hot Start:
🔹 8-game win streak – Outscoring opponents 71-13 during the stretch
🔹 Red-hot offense – .395 team batting average (5th in NCAA), 19 home runs (6th nationally)
🔹 Elite pitching – 1.56 team ERA (Top 20 in NCAA, 3rd in ACC)

💫 Players to Watch:
🔥 Kennedy Harp – .704 AVG, 4 HR, 18 RBI – Leads ACC in nearly every offensive category
💪 Isa Torres – .529 AVG, 3 HR, 8 RBI, has yet to strike out this season
💥 Michaela Edenfield – 3 HR, 9 RBI last weekend in Clearwater
🎯 Annabelle Widra – 1 ER allowed in 16.2 IP, 3-0 record

📅 What’s Next?
🏆 FSU continues its homestand with midweek matchups vs. North Florida & FGCU before traveling to the Judi Garman Classic in California.

🔗 More on FSU’s homecoming here.

🚀 Position Change: FSU’s Micahi Danzy Moving to Wide Receiver

Florida State is making a key positional switch ahead of the 2025 season, as redshirt freshman RB Micahi Danzy will transition to wide receiver, sources tell Noles247.

💨 Why the Move?
✅ Elite Speed – Danzy’s 46.14 in the 400m ranks 3rd all-time at FSU.
✅ Crowded RB Room – With Roydell Williams, Caziah Holmes, Kam Davis, Jaylin Lucas, and others returning, reps would have been limited.
✅ Flashes of Receiving Talent – Showcased his hands with a 38-yard reception vs. Charleston Southern last season.

📊 Danzy’s Profile:
🔹 6’1”, 185 lbs | Tallahassee, FL
🔹 2024 4⭐ Recruit | No. 231 overall, No. 10 athlete nationally
🔹 ACC Track Star – Two-time ACC Rookie of the Week this winter

💬 How He Fits at WR
Danzy’s combination of length & speed could make him a deep-threat weapon in the Seminoles’ offense. With FSU rebuilding its receiver group, expect him to compete for snaps this fall.

🔗 More on Danzy’s transition here.

🔥 FSU Locks in Official Visit with Top In-State Edge Trenton Henderson

One of Florida State’s highest-priority targets in the 2026 class, 4⭐ EDGE Trenton Henderson (Pensacola Catholic, FL), has locked in his official visit to Tallahassee for June 20—one of the final stops before his decision.

📅 Henderson’s Official Visit Schedule:
🔸 Auburn – May 13
🔸 Vanderbilt – May 30
🔸 Alabama – June 6
🔸 Florida – June 13
🔸 Florida State – June 20

🔍 Why FSU Is a Contender:
🏆 Top In-State Prospect – No. 1 player in Florida (2026)
🏆 No. 3 EDGE & No. 12 overall player nationally
🏆 Longstanding Relationship – FSU was one of the first major programs to offer
🏆 Multiple Visits – Henderson has already visited FSU three times

💬 Where Things Stand:
The battle for Henderson is shaping up as a FSU vs. Auburn showdown, with the ‘Noles making a strong push to keep the elite pass rusher in-state.

🔗 More on FSU’s pursuit of Henderson here.

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🔒 4⭐ CB Preston Ashley Sets Spring Visit to Florida State

One of the top defensive backs in the 2025 class, Preston Ashley (Lucedale, MS), has locked in a spring practice visit to Florida State on April 11. The elite cornerback hasn’t been to Tallahassee since attending a camp last summer, but FSU has remained heavily involved in his recruitment despite coaching changes and a tough season on the field.

📍 Ashley’s Recruiting Profile:
⭐ 4-star CB (On3 Composite)
🏆 No. 69 overall player in the nation
🏆 No. 6 cornerback in the 2025 class

🔍 Why FSU Is in the Mix:
🔸 Strong Ties to the Program – His uncle, Rock Preston, played at FSU and scored the game-tying TD in the legendary “Choke at Doak”.
🔸 Relationship with the Staff – Has built strong connections with HC Mike Norvell & DB coach Patrick Surtain.
🔸 FSU’s Recruiting Pitch – Surtain: “If you want to get developed and play at the best place, FSU is the spot.”

💬 Ashley on FSU’s Persistence:
"Really, just how they keep in contact with me, show me a lot of love, and tell me how big of a piece I am to their recruiting process."

🚨 Official Visit on the Horizon?
Ashley hasn’t ruled out taking an official visit to FSU over the summer. Can the Seminoles make a lasting impression this spring and land in his final group?

🔗 More on Ashley’s upcoming visit & recruitment here.

And that’s a wrap!

With momentum building across every sport, there’s no better time to be a Seminole! Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you next time.

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