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⚾ FSU Baseball Triumphs Over UNC to Stay Alive in CWS
Florida State baseball defeats No. 4 North Carolina 9-5 to avoid elimination in the College World Series. Key performances by Jaxson West and Max Williams, along with strong pitching by Andrew Armstrong and Connor Hults, highlight the game. Next up: FSU faces No. 1 Tennessee today.

🎯 Jamie Arnold Invited to USA Baseball Training Camp
FSU’s Jamie Arnold, with an impressive season record, joins the 2024 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. He follows a tradition of Seminoles making their mark on the national stage.

🎾 FSU Women’s Tennis Shines in All-ACC Academic Honors
Six FSU women’s tennis players earn All-ACC Academic honors, showcasing the team’s dedication to excellence both on the court and in the classroom.

🥎 FSU Softball Players Earn Academic All-America Honors
Seniors Devyn Flaherty and Kaley Mudge earn Third Team Academic All-America honors, marking a milestone with multiple players recognized in the same season.

🏃‍♂️ FSU Track and Field Stars Shine on Academic All-District Team
Six track and field athletes make the CSC Academic All-District team, reflecting outstanding performances in both athletics and academics.

🎾 FSU Men's Tennis Stars Earn All-ACC Academic Honors
Jamie Connel, Loris Pourroy, and Youcef Rihane of the FSU men’s tennis team earn All-ACC Academic honors, highlighting their success on and off the court.

🏈 FSU’s Summer Recruiting Climax: Official Visits and Key Targets
FSU’s summer recruiting efforts peak with critical official visits, focusing on top prospects across various positions, aiming to secure future talent.

🏈 Recruiting Update: Jett White Reschedules FSU Official Visit
Miami (Fla.) Edison’s Jett White reschedules his official visit to FSU for October 5th, coinciding with the Seminoles’ game against Clemson.

🏛️ Legal Battle Between FSU and ACC: Jurisdiction Ruling in Favor of FSU
In a significant development, Judge John C. Cooper rules that the legal jurisdiction for FSU’s lawsuit against the ACC resides in Florida, allowing the case to proceed.

⚾ FSU Baseball Triumphs Over UNC to Stay Alive in CWS ⚾

Florida State baseball continues their impressive run in the College World Series, defeating No. 4 North Carolina 9-5 to avoid elimination for the second consecutive game.

Key Highlights:

• Offensive Surge: Jaxson West and Max Williams led the charge with back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning. West had a career-high four hits, including a home run.

• Pitching Performance: Andrew Armstrong and Connor Hults combined to hold UNC's offense in check. Armstrong allowed three runs over 4.1 innings, while Hults pitched 4.1 scoreless innings for the win.

Scoring Summary:

• FSU took an early lead with RBI singles and a bases-loaded walk. They extended their lead with a four-run fifth inning, featuring six hits.

• UNC responded with four runs in the fifth inning but couldn't overcome FSU's lead.

• West and Williams' home runs in the ninth sealed the victory.

Notable Achievements:

• Florida State won two games in the College World Series for the first time since 2012.

• FSU has hit 129 home runs this season, the third-most in program history.

• The Seminoles have scored at least seven runs in three consecutive CWS games for the first time since 1999.

Next Game: Florida State will face No. 1 Tennessee on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. ET in another elimination game. The Seminoles look to continue their quest for a national championship.

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🎯 Jamie Arnold Invited to USA Baseball Training Camp 🎯

Florida State left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold has been invited to the 2024 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp in Cary, N.C.

The sophomore, boasting an impressive 11-3 record with a 2.98 ERA and 159 strikeouts, has earned recognition as a first-team All-American by the NCBWA, ABCA, and Perfect Game, and a first-team All-ACC selection.

Postseason Highlights:

• Named Most Outstanding Player of the Tallahassee Regional with 12 strikeouts against UCF.

• Struck out 17 Pitt batters over 7.0 innings, a record for an ACC pitcher in six years.

Training Camp Details:

• The camp will feature 56 premier non-draft-eligible college players in a two-game Stars vs. Stripes intrasquad series on June 26 and 27 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex.

• The final Collegiate National Team roster will be announced on June 29.

• The International Friendship Series roster will compete against Chinese Taipei, while the Summer League Tour roster will face teams from the Appalachian and Coastal Plain Leagues, culminating in a July 4 matchup in Fayetteville, N.C.

Arnold joins the ranks of 28 former Seminoles who have participated with the Collegiate National Team, including recent MLB Draft picks Wyatt Crowell and Carson Montgomery.

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🎾 FSU Women’s Tennis Shines in All-ACC Academic Honors 🎾

The Florida State women's tennis team proudly announces that six of its student-athletes—Vic Allen, Anna Arkadianou, Millie Bissett, Laura Putz, Ellie Schoppe, and Kristyna Lavickova—have earned All-ACC Academic honors.

Academic Achievements:

• Team GPA: 3.51 for the 2023-2024 academic year.

• Spring Semester GPA: 3.44.

• Individual Success: Nine players achieved a GPA of 3.3 or higher, with three attaining a perfect 4.0.

Academic Criteria for Selection:

• A 3.0 GPA for the previous semester and a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• Participation in at least 50% of team contests.

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🥎 FSU Softball Players Earn Academic All-America Honors 🥎

Florida State seniors Devyn Flaherty and Kaley Mudge have been named to the Third Team Academic All-America by College Sports Communicators, marking a significant achievement for FSU with both players earning the honor in the same season for the first time.

Kaley Mudge:

• Batting Average: .333 with two home runs and 30 RBI.

• ACC Honors: First Team All-ACC, NFCA All-Southeast Region Third Team, ACC All-Tournament Team.

• Academic Excellence: Certificate in athletic coaching, 4.00 GPA, enrolling in FSU’s nursing program.

Devyn Flaherty:

• Career Games: Played in 275 games, tied for fourth-most in school history.

• Batting Average: .329 overall, .386 in ACC play.

• ACC Honors: All-ACC Second Team, fourth consecutive All-ACC honor.

• Academic Achievement: Masters in Sport Management, 3.89 GPA.

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🏃‍♂️ FSU Track and Field Stars Shine on Academic All-District Team 🏃‍♀️

Six members of the Florida State track and field teams have been named to the 2023-2024 CSC Academic All-District team by the College Sports Communicators. This accolade honors top student-athletes for their exceptional performances both on the track and in the classroom.

Women's Team Honorees:

• Agnes McTighe: Seventh-fastest time in school history in the 3,000 meters (indoor) and sixth-fastest in the 5,000 meters (outdoor) with 15:51.91.

• Tori Carroll: Eighth place in the triple jump at the ACC Outdoor Championships and All-ACC Academic Team member.

• Ava Klein: Ninth place in the 400 hurdles at the ACC Outdoor Championships (58.93) and All-ACC Academic Team honoree.

• Suus Altorf: Qualified for NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 1,500 meters, with a lifetime best of 4:10.13 and second place in the mile at the ACC Indoor Championship.

Men's Team Honorees:

• David Mullarkey: Set an indoor program record in the 3,000 meters (7:42.89), second-team All-American honors, and ACC Cross Country Scholar Athlete of the Year.

• Jayden Louis-Charles: Sixth in the triple jump at the ACC Outdoor Championships with a lifetime best of 15.32m (50-3¼).

Mullarkey and Altorf advance to the Academic All-America Ballot, with selections announced in July.

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🎾 FSU Men's Tennis Stars Earn All-ACC Academic Honors 🎾

Three standout members of the Florida State men's tennis team, Jamie Connel, Loris Pourroy, and Youcef Rihane, have been named to the 2024 All-ACC Men's Tennis Academic Team.

Loris Pourroy:

• Achievements: Third All-ACC Academic Team selection, graduated with a master’s in sport management.

• On-Court Success: Over 130 victories in singles and doubles, All-ACC honors in 2021 and 2022.

• Notable Performance: Won his singles match 6-3, 6-0 in the NCAA Tournament Second Round against UCF.

Jamie Connel:

• Achievements: Second straight All-ACC Academic Team selection.

• Academic Honors: Academic President's List at Furman, Academic Dean's Honor List at FSU, ITA Scholar-Athlete.

• On-Court Success: 31 victories in the past year, seven ranked wins.

Youcef Rihane:

• Achievements: First All-ACC Academic Team selection.

• Academic Focus: Majoring in Information Communication/Technology.

• On-Court Success: 100 victories in singles and doubles over three seasons.

• International Representation: Will represent Algeria in the Davis Cup.

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🏈 FSU’s Summer Recruiting Climax: Official Visits and Key Targets 🏈

Florida State's summer recruiting hits its peak this week with a series of crucial official visits. Here's a breakdown of the latest insights and targets:

Top OL Target:

• Peyton Joseph: FSU remains in a strong position for the four-star offensive lineman, heading into his official visit this weekend.

Tight End Focus:

• Hollis Davidson: The Seminoles aim to close on Davidson, a top tight end target, during his upcoming visit.

Wide Receiver Prospects:

• Top WR Targets: FSU is in contention for five-star Kaliq Lockett and four-stars Joshua Moore, Daylan McCutcheon, CJ Wiley, and Vernell Brown.

2026 QB Recruits:

• Brady Smigiel: FSU is in a great spot for the four-star quarterback after Michigan secured another top arm.

• Jaden O'Neal: FSU ranks high in his recruitment, though Oklahoma may lead.

• Faizon Brandon: FSU is among the top choices for the five-star QB.

Offensive Line Visits:

• FSU is hosting top-ranked OL recruits, including Solomon Thomas, Josh Petty, Ty Haywood, and Lamont Rogers, this weekend.

Running Back Targets:

• Byron Louis and Ousmane Kromah: FSU aims to secure at least one of these four-star RBs, with crucial visits and competition from Georgia and other schools.

With a mix of top-tier targets and strategic visits, FSU’s recruiting efforts are set to make significant strides as they approach the final stretch of the summer.

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🏈 Recruiting Update: Jett White Reschedules FSU Official Visit 🏈

Florida State's recruiting plans have shifted for Miami (Fla.) Edison three-star cornerback Jett White. Initially scheduled for an official visit to FSU on June 21st, White has rescheduled his visit to the weekend of October 5th, when the Seminoles host Clemson.

Key Details:

• Current Commitment: White is currently committed to Maryland since January.

• Visits: He officially visited Maryland earlier this month and took an unofficial visit to FSU in April 2024.

• Other Interests: Florida, LSU, Marshall, Miami, Texas A&M, and USF.

• Performance: As a junior at Edison, White recorded an interception and 10 pass breakups.

• Rankings: White is ranked as the No. 46 cornerback in the nation and No. 63 prospect in Florida for the 2025 class.

Scouting Report by Andrew Ivins:

• Strengths: Long-framed, reactionary corner with effective press coverage.

• Areas for Improvement: Needs to improve play strength, long speed, and short-area quickness.

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🏛️ Legal Battle Between FSU and ACC: Jurisdiction Ruling in Favor of FSU 🏛️

For the third time in 2024, Florida State University (FSU) Board of Trustees and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) faced off in the Leon County Courthouse, discussing FSU's lawsuit aiming to exit the ACC.

Key Highlights:

Jurisdiction Debate:

• FSU's Argument: FSU claims jurisdiction in Florida due to hosting athletic contests produced under the media rights agreement.

• ACC's Argument: The ACC contends that jurisdiction resides in North Carolina, where it is headquartered.

Judge's Decision:

• Judge John C. Cooper ruled in favor of FSU, stating that the ACC conducts significant business in Florida, particularly involving FSU's media rights.

Additional Rulings:

• Jurisdiction Affirmed: The ACC's motion to dismiss based on jurisdiction was denied.

• Withdrawal Payment Challenge: Claim regarding lack of ripeness to challenge the withdrawal payment was denied.

• Cause of Action: The claim of unenforceable penalty and breach of contract was denied.

Next Steps:

• The court will issue a full ruling on the motion to dismiss the second amended complaint in the coming weeks.

• Mediation encouraged by Judge Cooper to potentially resolve the matter.

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