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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

The Noles are making noise across the board! From baseball’s unbeaten start and beach volleyball’s dominance to intense recruiting battles, there’s plenty to dive into. FSU softball faced a tough test, while men’s basketball looks to bounce back from a road loss. Let’s get into it! 🔥

🔥 In This Edition:

⚾ FSU Baseball Stays Unbeaten
The Noles move to 6-0 with a series win over Penn.

🏀 FSU Falls to No. 25 Louisville
A second-half push wasn’t enough as the Noles drop an ACC matchup.

🥎 Softball Drops Two vs. No. 6 Texas A&M
A hard-fought extra-inning battle and a tough nightcap end FSU’s 11-game win streak.

🏐 Beach Volleyball Rolls to 5-0 Start
The Noles stay perfect after sweeping FGCU and handling Southern Miss.

🎾 FSU Women’s Tennis Extends Win Streak to 7
The Seminoles dominate Charleston Southern and remain red-hot.

🏈 4⭐ RB Carsyn Baker Sets FSU Official Visit
The rising prospect locks in a visit as the Noles push for another top commitment.

🏈 Mario Nash Discusses His Commitment
The four-star OL talks about his decision to stick with FSU and his development plans.

🏈 FSU Still in the Mix for 4⭐ EDGE Jamarion Matthews
Despite his Alabama commitment, the elite pass rusher schedules a summer visit to Tallahassee.

Scroll down for all the latest headlines, key stats, and what’s next for the Noles! 🔥

⚾ No. 9 Florida State Handles Penn, Moves to 6-0

It wasn’t the fireworks show of Friday night’s opener, but Florida State (6-0) secured another solid win on Saturday, taking down Penn (0-2) by a score of 9-3 at Dick Howser Stadium.

🔥 Key Stats & Performances:

• Joey Volini (W, 1-0) – 5.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 6 Ks, 1 BB (first FSU career win)

• Hunter Carns – 4-for-4, HR (first career homer), RBI

• Alex Lodise – 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI

• Gage Harrelson – 3-run triple in the 2nd inning

• FSU Pitching Trio – Abraham, Prescott, and Charles allow just 1 ER over 3.1 innings

🚀 How It Happened:

• 1st Inning: Lodise launched a two-run homer to center to give FSU an early 2-0 lead.

• 2nd Inning: Harrelson’s three-run triple broke the game open, pushing the Noles’ lead to 5-0.

• 6th Inning: Carns crushed his first career home run, adding to his impressive four-hit day.

• 9th Inning: Penn threatened, but Joe Charles forced a 6-4-3 double play to seal the win.

📅 What’s Next? 🔥 FSU vs. Penn – Game 3 🕐 Sunday, 1:00 PM ET (Sweep on the line!)

🔗 More on Volini’s first win and Carns’ big day here

🏀 Florida State Falls to No. 25 Louisville, 89-81

Florida State (16-11, 7-9 ACC) couldn't overcome a slow first half, falling to No. 25/22 Louisville (21-6, 14-2 ACC) on the road Saturday afternoon. Despite a strong push in the second half, the Seminoles dropped their third straight game to the Cardinals.

🔥 Key Stats & Performances:

• Jamir Watkins – 23 PTS

• Malique Ewin – 19 PTS, 9 REB

• Daquan Davis – 10 PTS

• FSU Team Shooting: 54.2% FG, 23.5% 3PT, 76.5% FT

• Turnovers: 14 total (12 in the first half, 2 in the second)

🚀 How It Happened:

• 1st Half: FSU struggled early, committing 12 turnovers and falling behind 45-31 by halftime. UL built a lead as large as 20 points.

• 2nd Half: The Seminoles clawed back multiple times, cutting the deficit to six points but couldn't complete the comeback.

• UL’s Free Throw Dominance: Chucky Hepburn led the Cardinals with 29 points, making 17-of-19 free throws. The team capitalized on a +11 foul call difference, hitting 30-of-35 from the line.

📅 What’s Next? 🔥 FSU vs. North Carolina 🏀 Monday, 7:00 PM ET (Home matchup to bounce back!)

🔗 More on Watkins’ big night and FSU’s late push here

🥎 No. 8 Florida State Drops Two to No. 6 Texas A&M

Florida State (11-3) saw its 11-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, falling twice to No. 6 Texas A&M (14-1) in the JoAnne Graf Classic. The Seminoles lost a tough 6-3 extra-inning battle in Game 1 before dropping Game 2, 11-4.

🔥 Game 1: Texas A&M 6, Florida State 3 (F/8)

• Jaysoni Beachum – 1-for-3, R, BB

• Kennedy Harp – 1-for-4, R

• Michaela Edenfield – 1-for-4, RBI

• Hallie Wacaser – 2-for-4, 2 RBI

• Annabelle Widra – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 Ks

• Jazzy Francik (L, 2-1) – 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R (all unearned), 1 K

🚀 How It Happened:

• 1st Inning: FSU jumped out to a 3-0 lead behind RBIs from Edenfield and Wacaser.

• 4th-5th Innings: Texas A&M tied the game at 3-3 with a solo homer and a two-run double.

• 8th Inning: A costly FSU error led to three Aggie runs, sealing the loss.

🔥 Game 2: Texas A&M 11, Florida State 4

• Jaysoni Beachum – 1-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI

• Isa Torres – 1-for-3, R

• Madi Frey – RBI groundout

• Makenna Reid (L, 1-1) – 0.0 IP, 1 H, 4 BB, 5 ER

🚀 How It Happened:

• 2nd Inning: FSU fell behind early after a bases-loaded walk and a bases-clearing double put Texas A&M up 6-0.

• 5th Inning: Beachum sparked a rally with a two-run double, but the Aggies’ lead was too much to overcome.

• 7th Inning: Texas A&M tacked on one final run with a solo homer.

📅 What’s Next? 🔥 FSU at Florida 🥎 Wednesday, 6:00 PM ET (Rivalry matchup on the road!)

🔗 More on FSU’s tough day and what’s ahead here

🏐 No. 6 Florida State Beach VB Stays Perfect with Wins Over FGCU & Southern Miss

Florida State (5-0) kept its unbeaten start rolling with a dominant Saturday performance, shutting out FGCU 5-0 before handling Southern Miss 4-1.

🔥 Match 1: FSU 5, FGCU 0

• Court 1: Alexis Durish & Audrey Koenig – 21-16, 21-14

• Court 2: Gella Andrew & Myriah Massey – 21-18, 21-14

• Court 3: Bailey Higgins & Carra Cassack – 29-27, 21-14

• Court 4: Makenna Wolfe & Maddie Trusty – 21-18, 21-13

• Court 5: Kenzie Hultquist & McKenna Flaherty – 26-24, 21-16

🔥 Match 2: FSU 4, Southern Miss 1

• Court 1: Alexis Durish & Audrey Koenig – 21-12, 21-13

• Court 2: Southern Miss wins – 22-20, 23-21

• Court 3: Gella Andrew & Maddie Trusty – 21-9, 21-9

• Court 4: Makenna Wolfe & Jordan Boulware – 18-21, 21-16, 15-9

• Court 5: Kenzie Hultquist & Madison Binkley – 21-16, 21-11

📅 What’s Next? 🔥 Seminole Beach Bash 🏖️ Friday, 9:00 AM ET vs. Georgia State, 12:00 PM ET vs. CSU Bakersfield

🔗 More on FSU’s dominant weekend and upcoming home matches here

🎾 FSU Women’s Tennis Rolls Past Charleston Southern, 6-1

Florida State (9-1) extended its winning streak to seven matches with a dominant 6-1 road win over Charleston Southern (4-3) on Saturday. The Seminoles controlled doubles play and delivered strong singles performances to stay perfect in non-conference play.

🔥 Key Stats & Performances:

• Doubles Dominance: FSU has won the doubles point in all 10 matches this season.

• #125 Mary Boyce Deatherage – 6-1, 6-2 win (11th straight singles victory, 13-1 on the season)

• Tina Li – 6-3, 6-2 win (rallied from 2-3 deficit in first set)

• Laura Putz – 7-5, 6-1 win (clinched match for FSU)

• Millie Bissett – 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 win (first Court 1 victory of the season)

• Maelie Monfils – 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 win (rallied back after dropping the first set)

• Parra Romero & Cricchio – 6-1 doubles win in their first pairing together

🚀 How It Happened:

• Doubles: Monfils/Li (6-2) and Parra Romero/Cricchio (6-1) secured the opening point for FSU.

• Singles: Deatherage, Li, and Putz won in straight sets, while Monfils and Bissett battled back to win in three.

• Winning Streaks: FSU’s seven-match win streak ties for third longest in program history; Deatherage moves into the school’s top 20 for career singles wins.

📅 What’s Next? 🔥 ACC Play Begins 🎾 Friday at Boston College (3:00 PM ET) & Sunday at Syracuse (11:00 AM ET)

🔗 More on FSU’s dominant win and upcoming conference tests here

🏈 4⭐ RB Carsyn Baker Sets FSU Official Visit

Florida State is gaining momentum in the recruitment of four-star running back Carsyn Baker (Fairburn, GA – Langston Hughes). Baker has set his official visit to Tallahassee for the weekend of May 30 and will also visit for a spring practice before then.

🔥 Recruiting Highlights:

• Official Visit Set – May 30

• Spring Practice Visit – Date TBD

• 2023 Season Stats – 145 carries, 1,282 yards, 13 TDs

• National Ranking – No. 18 RB, No. 219 overall (On3 Industry)

• FSU’s Recruiting Class – Currently ranked No. 12 (On3)

🚀 Top Contenders:

• Florida State – Head coach Mike Norvell visited Baker in January

• Ohio State – Official visit scheduled for June 13

• South Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Clemson – Also in the mix

📅 What’s Next? 🔥 FSU Spring Visit – Baker wants to experience the environment and coaching staff before his official. 🔥 Official Visit to OSU – June 13

🔗 More on FSU’s push for Baker and the latest recruiting updates here

🏈 Mario Nash Opens Up About Commitment, Development at FSU

Four-star offensive lineman Mario Nash spoke with FSU media this week, discussing his decision to stay committed to Florida State despite the departure of former OL coach Alex Atkins and his excitement for the future under new position coach Herb Hand.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Commitment Tested: Nash committed in October but reconsidered after Atkins’ firing in November.

• Relationship with Norvell: His trust in Norvell and the program kept him locked in with FSU.

• New OL Coach, New Challenge: Herb Hand takes over as Nash’s position coach, and their early conversations have been positive.

• Position & Development: Expected to start at offensive tackle, Nash is focused on gaining weight and strength the right way.

🚀 What’s Next for Nash?

• Will participate in spring practice under Herb Hand’s guidance.

• Focused on gradual weight and strength gain to prepare for college-level competition.

• Emphasizing personal growth and embracing the challenge of playing away from home.

🔗 More on Nash’s insights from his FSU media session here

🏈 4⭐ EDGE Jamarion Matthews (Alabama Commit) Still Plans FSU Official Visit

The battle for four-star edge rusher Jamarion Matthews (Harvest, AL – Sparkman) isn’t over just yet. Despite committing to Alabama on Friday, Matthews confirmed he still intends to take an official visit to Florida State later this summer.

🔥 Recruiting Highlights:

• Committed to Alabama – February 21, 2025

• FSU Official Visit Scheduled – June 23-25

• Other Official Visits: Clemson (May 31), Penn State (June 13), Alabama (June 6)

• National Ranking – No. 214 overall, No. 18 EDGE (Rivals250)

• FSU Offered in January – Matthews visited Tallahassee for Junior Day

🚀 What This Means for FSU:

• FSU is still in the mix despite Alabama commitment.

• The Seminoles’ defensive staff has quickly built a relationship with Matthews.

• A strong official visit in June could give FSU a chance to flip him.

📅 What’s Next? 🔥 FSU will look to make a lasting impression during his June visit. 🔥 Monitor how Matthews’ recruitment develops leading up to December’s signing period.

🔗 More on Matthews’ recruitment and FSU’s chances here

And that’s a wrap!

The Noles are firing on all cylinders across multiple sports, but the biggest challenges still lie ahead. Can baseball keep its unbeaten streak alive? Will FSU land key recruits despite fierce competition? Stay tuned as the action unfolds!

That’s a wrap for today’s edition of The Chief Brief! Be sure to follow along for more updates, and as always – Go Noles! 🍢🔥