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The Seminoles are making headlines across the board! FSU Women’s Basketball pulled off a historic road upset over No. 3 Notre Dame, FSU Softball flexed its offensive power, and FSU Baseball looks to keep its undefeated season alive. Meanwhile, NFL Combine action is heating up, and FSU’s recruiting efforts continue to pay off with key targets setting visits.

🔥 In This Edition:

• 🏀 FSU Stuns No. 3 Notre Dame – Ta’Niya Latson reaches 2,000 career points in an 86-81 upset victory.

• 🥎 FSU Softball Rolls at Dugout Club Classic – Isa Torres homers twice in a dominant win over FGCU.

• ⚾ FSU Baseball Hosts Georgetown – The undefeated ‘Noles return home for a three-game weekend series.

• 🏐 FSU Beach Volleyball Hosts First Home Tournament – A 5-0 start fuels momentum at the Seminole Beach Bash.

• 🎾 Women’s Tennis Begins ACC Play – The Noles hit the road for matchups against Boston College & Syracuse.

• 🏈 Top Recruits Eye Tallahassee – Four-star targets Ezavier Crowell, Sam Greer, and more lock in visits.

• 🏈 FSU’s NFL Draft Prospects Shine – Joshua Farmer & Azareye’h Thomas make their mark at the Combine.

• ⚖️ FSU’s Lawsuit Against the ACC Moves Forward – The Florida Supreme Court denies the ACC’s appeal.

Let’s dive into all the action from a huge week in FSU sports! 🔥

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🏀 FSU Women’s Basketball Stuns No. 3 Notre Dame in Historic Road Win

The No. 24 Florida State Seminoles (23-6, 13-4 ACC) pulled off their biggest victory of the season, taking down No. 3 Notre Dame 86-81 on the road Thursday night. The win marks FSU’s first-ever road victory over the Irish and its highest-ranked win since 2021.

🔥 Key Moments:

• Ta’Niya Latson (23 PTS) – Reached 2,000 career points, becoming just the third ACC player to do so in three seasons. She also broke the FSU all-time free throw record.

• Makayla Timpson (22 PTS, 17 REB) – Posted her 15th double-double of the season and became FSU’s all-time leading rebounder.

• O’Mariah Gordon (15 PTS, 3 AST) – Stepped up big in a crucial offensive performance.

• Clutch Shooting – The Seminoles caught fire from three, especially in the second quarter when Carla Viegas knocked down three triples to fuel a 13-point run.

• Closing Strong – Despite a late push from Notre Dame, FSU held firm with clutch baskets and free throws to seal the upset.

📅 What’s Next?
The Seminoles return home for Senior Day on Sunday, March 3, as they take on No. 16 Duke at 6 p.m. ET at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

🔗 More on FSU’s upset win and upcoming finale here.

🥎 Torres’ Two Homers Lead No. 8 FSU Softball Past FGCU in Run-Rule Win

The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles (12-3) kicked off the Dugout Club Classic in emphatic fashion, rolling past Florida Gulf Coast (6-14) with a 10-2 run-rule victory in just five innings at JoAnne Graf Field.

🔥 Key Moments:

• Isa Torres (2 HR, 4 RBI) – Crushed solo and three-run homers in her first two at-bats, recording her first multi-HR game as a Seminole.

• Annabelle Widra (3 RBI) – Delivered a bases-clearing triple in the fifth to seal the run-rule win.

• Julia Apsel (W, 3-0) – Tossed 3.1 innings with two strikeouts to earn her third win of the season.

• Ashtyn Danley (Save) – Entered in relief, allowed just one hit, and forced a key double play to close out FGCU.

📅 What’s Next?
The Seminoles return to action Friday for a doubleheader:

• 3:00 PM – vs. Florida Gulf Coast

• 5:30 PM – vs. Mercer

📺 Both games will be streamed live on ACCNX.

🔗 More on FSU Softball’s strong start to the Dugout Club Classic here.

⚾ No. 7 FSU Baseball Hosts Georgetown for Weekend Series

The undefeated No. 7 Florida State Seminoles (8-0) return home for a three-game series against Georgetown from February 28 - March 2 at Dick Howser Stadium.

📅 Series Schedule:

• Friday, 5:00 PM ET

• Saturday, 2:00 PM ET

• Sunday, 11:00 AM ET

🔥 Key Notes:

• FSU is one of 13 unbeaten teams in the nation.

• The Seminoles have won eight straight games to open the season for the second year in a row.

• Youth Weekend Promotions:

  • Friday: $5 popcorn & soda deal (kids 12 & under)

  • Saturday: First 200 kids receive a mini Noles pennant

  • Sunday: Free entry for Kids Club members & youth in Little League jerseys + run the bases postgame

🔗 More on FSU Baseball’s weekend showdown here.

🏐 No. 7 FSU Beach Volleyball Hosts Seminole Beach Bash

The No. 7 Florida State beach volleyball team (5-0) returns home for its first home tournament of the season, hosting No. 15 Georgia State, Cal State Bakersfield, and Houston Christian at the Seminole Beach Bash this weekend.

📅 Match Schedule:

• Friday: 🆚 Georgia State (10:00 AM) | 🆚 Cal State Bakersfield (1:00 PM)

• Saturday: 🆚 Houston Christian (10:15 AM)

🔥 Seminoles Stay Hot:

• FSU swept through the Beach Burg Invitational last weekend, including a big win over No. 8 LSU.

• Alexis Durish & Audrey Koenig were named CCSA Pair of the Week after going 4-0 on Court 1.

• First-Ever Meeting vs. Cal State Bakersfield.

📊 Series History:

• Georgia State: FSU leads 17-1 (last meeting: 4-1 win in 2024).

• Houston Christian: FSU leads 1-0 (first meeting in 2024).

🔗 More on FSU Beach Volleyball’s home tournament here.

🎾 FSU Women’s Tennis Hits the Road for ACC Opener

The Florida State women’s tennis team (7-3) begins ACC play with a two-match road trip this weekend, facing Boston College on Friday at 3:00 PM ET before traveling to No. 45 Syracuse for an 11:00 AM ET match on Sunday.

🔥 Key Storylines:

• Dominance vs. BC: FSU is 19-2 all-time against the Eagles.

• Battle vs. Syracuse: The Noles hold a 7-5 series lead and won last year’s matchup 7-0.

• Momentum Builders: FSU is riding a seven-match win streak after a 6-1 victory over Charleston Southern last weekend.

• Doubles Dominance: The Noles boast a 19-2 record in doubles play this season, claiming the doubles point in every match.

💫 Players to Watch:

• Eva Shaw & Maria Juliana Parra Romero – The 86th-ranked doubles team is 7-0 this season, with six wins on Court 1.

• No. 125 Mary Boyce Deatherage – The freshman standout is 13-1 in singles this season.

🔗 More on FSU Women’s Tennis’ ACC opener here.

🏈 Top247 OL Sam Greer Sets Visit to Florida State

Four-star 2026 offensive lineman Sam Greer (6’6”, 310 lbs) has locked in a visit to Florida State on April 11 as part of his upcoming recruiting schedule.

🔥 Recruiting Snapshot:

• Ranked No. 224 overall and a Top 10 prospect in Ohio (247Sports).

• Holds 20+ offers from top programs nationwide.

• Part of a stacked visit schedule, including stops at Ohio State, Michigan, Miami, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

👀 FSU’s Pitch to Greer
The Seminoles are looking to make a strong impression on one of the Midwest’s top linemen when he arrives in Tallahassee next month.

📅 Greer’s Full Spring Visit Schedule:

• March 14 – Missouri

• March 17 – Ohio State

• March 22 – Michigan

• March 29 – Miami

• April 5 – Tennessee

• April 10 – Florida

• April 11 – Florida State

• April 22 – Wisconsin

🔗 More on FSU’s pursuit of Sam Greer here.

🏈 FSU Among Final Four for 4⭐ RB Ezavier Crowell

Florida State is firmly in the mix for elite 2026 four-star running back Ezavier Crowell, who named the Seminoles among his four official visits alongside Alabama, Auburn, and Texas.

🔥 Recruiting Snapshot:

• Ranked No. 24 overall & No. 2 RB in 2026 (On3).

• Top player in Alabama, making him a key target for in-state powers.

• Official visit to FSU set for June 15 + potential spring unofficial.

👀 FSU’s Pitch to Crowell
Florida State’s coaching staff, led by Mike Norvell and RBs coach David "YAC" Johnson, has made a strong impression.

💬 Crowell on FSU:

• On Norvell & Staff: “Coach Norvell is a great coach. I like his personality and the way he coaches his program.”

• On Johnson’s Recruiting Pitch: “Come be the next ‘Nole to run things.”

• On FSU’s Offense: “They told me Coach Malzahn RUNS THE BALL, and that’s what I like to do—run the football.”

📊 Where Things Stand:

• Alabama is the perceived leader (42.7%) per On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine.

• Auburn (25.0%), Texas, and FSU are all in contention.

• Crowell wants to see FSU win big games this season before making a final decision.

🔜 What’s Next?
Crowell is expected to visit FSU this spring, giving the Seminoles an early shot to make their case before his June 15 official visit.

🔗 More on FSU’s pursuit of Crowell here.

🏈 FSU DT Joshua Farmer Impresses at NFL Combine

Florida State defensive tackle Joshua Farmer is making a strong case for his draft stock at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

🔥 Elite Measurements:
Farmer dominated the measurement phase, posting elite length numbers:

• Arm Length: 35” (💎 Best among DTs)

• Wingspan: 83.38” (💪 90th percentile)

• Hand Size: 10.25” (🔝 73rd percentile)

⚡ Athletic Testing Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 5.12 seconds (fast for a DT)

• Broad Jump: 9’4” (86th percentile)

• Vertical Jump: 29” (45th percentile)

📊 College Career Snapshot:

• 2023: Second-Team All-ACC, 5 sacks, 7 TFLs in 13 games

• 2024: Honorable Mention All-ACC, 4 sacks, 8 TFLs in 12 games

👀 NFL Draft Outlook:
Scouts view Farmer as a powerful, long-armed interior force with versatility in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes. His explosive hands and pocket-collapsing strength make him an intriguing rotational prospect with starter potential.

🔗 More on Farmer’s Combine performance here.

🏈 Azareye’h Thomas Ready to Shine at NFL Combine

Florida State defensive back Azareye’h Thomas is set to showcase his skills at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday, building on a standout 2025 season and an impressive Senior Bowl performance.

🔥 Locked In & Confident:
Thomas believes his press-man coverage will set him apart:
🗣️ “I’m going to shut down my side of the field. I don’t make a lot of promises, but I do promise that.”

👀 Modeling His Game After the Best:
Thomas studies Jalen Ramsey, a fellow FSU alum, for his swagger and physicality, as well as Patrick Surtain Jr.

🏆 FSU = DBU? No Debate.
When asked if FSU is close to LSU and Ohio State in producing elite defensive backs:
🗣️ “It’s not how close we are—we are No. 1. It’s not close, it’s we are.”

🔜 What’s Next?
Thomas will take the field for testing and drills on Friday as he looks to boost his NFL Draft stock.

🔗 More on Thomas’ journey to the draft here.

⚖️ Florida Supreme Court Denies ACC’s Appeal in Legal Battle with FSU

The Florida Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the legal standoff between Florida State and the ACC, meaning FSU’s lawsuit against the conference will continue in Leon County Circuit Court.

🚨 Key Developments:

• The ACC petitioned to pause FSU’s lawsuit in favor of its own legal action in North Carolina.

• Multiple rulings—including from the 1st District Court of Appeal—have sided with FSU’s right to proceed in Florida.

• The Supreme Court’s decision ends the ACC’s attempt to shift the legal battle out of Florida.

🗣️ Paul Flemming, Florida Supreme Court Public Information Director:
“There is no Hail Mary available to the petitioners.”

🔎 What’s Next?

• The case will move forward in Leon County Circuit Court, where FSU is seeking to exit the ACC while retaining its media rights without massive exit penalties.

• Depositions and discovery proceedings continue, with a 15-day extension granted last week.

🔗 More on the latest developments in FSU’s legal fight with the ACC here.

And that’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap on another action-packed week in Seminole Nation! 🏹🔥 From historic upsets and dominant performances to NFL Combine standouts and recruiting battles heating up, FSU is making waves on every front.

🔜 What’s Next?

• 🏀 FSU Women’s Basketball closes the regular season vs. No. 16 Duke on Senior Day.

• ⚾ FSU Baseball looks to stay perfect vs. Georgetown.

• 🥎 FSU Softball continues its home stretch at the Dugout Club Classic.

• 🏈 Recruiting visits are locked in, and FSU’s future is shaping up!

📢 Stay locked in for all the latest updates, analysis, and behind-the-scenes coverage. As always—Go ‘Noles! 🍢⚡