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Happy Hump Day, Seminole and buckle up, because this one’s loaded.
Here’s what’s on your docket today:
⚾🚫 No-Hit Noles 🚫⚾
FSU makes history with a combined no-hitter and run-rule win, sending a loud message ahead of a top-10 showdown.
🥎🔥 Torres Unstoppable 🔥🥎
Isa Torres delivers one of the most dominant stretches in the country, stacking national honors and absurd numbers.
🏐🔥 Beach Pair Dominates 🔥🏐
Durish and Koenig stay perfect, take down top-10 teams, and emerge as a true championship anchor.
🏊♀️🏆 Noles Hit Nationals 🏆🏊♀️
Seven Seminoles head to the NCAA Championships with opportunities to make noise on the national stage.
⛳🏆 Golf Gets It Done 🏆⛳
Men’s golf wins again with a complete team performance, while the women gear up to defend home turf.
🥍🏠 Lacrosse Looks to Bounce Back 🏠🥍
Offense is trending up as the Noles return home aiming to regain momentum.
🏟️🌸 Spring Weekend Set 🌸🏟️
FSU rolls out a full-slate, multi-sport weekend that continues to build into a signature fan experience.
🥎📉 Schedule Shift 📉🥎
Softball’s midweek game gets canceled, shifting full focus to a key ACC weekend ahead.
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⚾🚫 Noles Throw Combined No-Hitter in Run-Rule Win 🚫⚾
No. 11 Florida State delivered a historic performance Tuesday night, throwing a combined no-hitter in a 12–1 win over Bethune-Cookman at Dick Howser Stadium.
🔥 Historic Night
11th no-hitter in program history, first since 2019
Fourth combined no-hitter ever for FSU
Just the second seven-inning no-hitter on record
💪 Dominant Pitching Trio
Cooper Whited: 3.1 IP, 6 K (career-high), 1 ER
Brodie Purcell: 1.2 IP, 1 ER, earned first win as a Seminole
Cole Stokes: 2.0 IP, 2 K to close it out
Staff combined for 99 pitches, caught entirely by Nathan Cmeyla
📊 How It Happened
Only run allowed via bases-loaded hit-by-pitch
Bethune-Cookman held hitless with just two total baserunners via walks/HBP
FSU committed zero errors defensively
🔥 Offensive Explosion
12 runs on 9 hits in just 7 innings
Myles Bailey: HR, 4 RBI, continuing red-hot stretch
Brayden Dowd: 2 hits, 3 runs scored
Noah Sheffield: key bases-loaded sequence led to 3 runs
📈 Momentum Check
FSU improves to 17–3 overall
Now 11–0 all-time vs. Bethune-Cookman
Largest margin of victory in series history
🚀 What’s Next
Hosts No. 10 NC State this weekend in a top-10 showdown at Howser
🧠 Why It Matters: Thiswas a statement of dominance on both sides, reinforcing Florida State’s elite pitching depth and surging momentum heading into a massive ACC series.
🥎🚫 Softball Midweek vs. Texas Tech Canceled 🚫🥎
Florida State’s Wednesday night matchup against Texas Tech has been canceled due to travel complications, with no makeup game scheduled.
📉 Game Update
Texas Tech unable to travel, forcing cancellation
Game will not be rescheduled
💵 Ticket Info
Single-game tickets will be refunded
Season ticket holders to receive follow-up from FSU Ticket Office
📅 What’s Next
FSU returns Friday vs. Cal
First pitch set for 6 p.m. on ACC Network
🧠 Why It Matters: While a minor disruption in the schedule, Florida State now shifts focus fully to ACC play with extra rest heading into a key weekend matchup.
🥎🔥 Torres Goes Nuclear, Earns National Honors 🔥🥎
Florida State star Isa Torres is officially on a historic tear, earning multiple national honors after a flawless week at the plate.
🏆 Award Sweep
Named D1Softball and Sports Illustrated National Player of the Week
Earned ACC Player of the Week for second straight week
First Nole since 2018 (Jessi Warren) to win back-to-back ACC weekly honors
💪 Perfect Week at the Plate
Went 9-for-9 with 6 walks and 1 HBP
Reached base in every plate appearance
Leadoff home runs vs. South Alabama and Syracuse
📊 Historic Run
11 hits in last 11 at-bats
Reached base in 18 straight plate appearances
Last 8 games: .889 AVG (24-for-27), 12 RBI
.917 OBP over that stretch
🌎 National Leader
Leads country with .648 batting average
Second nationally with .706 on-base percentage
🧠 Why It Matters: Torres is operating at a historic level, giving Florida State one of the most unstoppable offensive weapons in the country as postseason play approaches.
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🏐🔥 Durish & Koenig Stay Perfect, Earn National Honors 🔥🏐
Florida State’s top beach volleyball pair continues to dominate, earning national recognition after a flawless weekend against elite competition.
🏆 Award Recognition
Named AVCA/CBVB National Pair of the Week
Earned second Big 12 Pair of the Week honor
💪 Undefeated & Untouchable
Perfect on the season with no sets dropped in 10 matches
20 consecutive sets won
📊 Statement Wins
Defeated No. 13 FAU (21-18, 21-15)
Took down No. 3 USC, snapping their 8-match win streak
Beat No. 6 TCU, who hadn’t lost in nearly a month
📈 By the Numbers
420 points scored vs. 292 allowed
Durish two wins away from 100 career victories
🌴 Team Momentum
FSU improves to 15–1 after 4–0 weekend
Heads to Baton Rouge for next slate vs. Boise State and Arizona State
🧠 Why It Matters: With an undefeated record, dominant set margin, and wins over top-15 teams, this pair is emerging as one of the most reliable championship anchors in the country.
🏊♀️🏆 Noles Send Seven to NCAA Championships 🏆🏊♀️
Florida State swimming and diving is set for the national stage, with seven athletes competing at the NCAA Championships in Atlanta.
⭐ Who to Watch
Kayleigh Clark qualified in all three diving events
Alice Velden and Lucy Porter competing in individual swims
Multiple Noles set to compete across two relay teams
📊 Championship Stage
Events run March 18–21 in Atlanta
Prelims each morning, finals each night
Top 8 advance to finals in each event
📺 How to Follow
All sessions streamed live on ESPN+
Live results available throughout the meet
🚀 First Event
FSU opens with the 200-medley relay on Wednesday night
🧠 Why It Matters: With representation across multiple events, Florida State has a strong opportunity to make noise on the national stage and showcase its depth against the country’s best.
⛳🏆 Noles Win Seminole Intercollegiate in Dominant Fashion 🏆⛳
Florida State men’s golf captured the team title at the Seminole Intercollegiate, finishing as the only squad under par.
🔥 Team Victory
Won at 8-under (856), only team below par
Closed with 4-under (284) in final round
Back-to-back champions at the event
💪 Top Performers
Tyler Weaver: 2nd place (-6), 10th career top-10 finish
Carson Brewer: T-10 (-1), fifth career top-10
Wilmer Edero: T-7 (E), second career top-10
📊 Complete Lineup Impact
All five golfers finished inside top 15
Jack Bigham: T-11 (+2) after strong final round
Jack Whaley: T-15 (+3), consistent play throughout
🌬️ Closing Conditions
Battled cold and windy final round
Weaver briefly took lead after birdie + eagle stretch
🚀 What’s Next
Heads to Valspar Collegiate (March 23–24)
🧠 Why It Matters: With depth across the lineup and multiple top-10 finishes, Florida State continues to prove it has one of the most complete and consistent golf squads in the country.
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⛳📉 Noles Fall Short in Match Play Finale 📉⛳
Florida State women’s golf dropped a tight 3–2 decision to Alabama in the final match of the Old Barnwell Match Play Championship.
💪 Bright Spots
Elin Pudas Remler won 4&3, never trailing in her match
Alexandra Gazzoli dominated 6&5, winning final five holes
📊 Match Breakdown
FSU jumped out to a 2–0 lead
Alabama won final two matches to clinch 3–2 victory
🏠 What’s Next
Hosts Florida State Match Up (March 20–22)
Event held at Seminole Legacy Golf Club
FSU enters as defending champion (5-time winners)
🧠 Why It Matters: Despite the narrow loss, Florida State showed strong individual performances and now returns home to defend one of the premier events on its schedule.
🥍🏠 Noles Host Gardner-Webb for Military Appreciation 🏠🥍
Florida State lacrosse looks to snap its skid Wednesday afternoon as it hosts Gardner-Webb at the Seminole Lacrosse Complex.
📉 Current Form
FSU enters at 2–7 after early wins over Stetson and Kennesaw State
Looking to close homestand with a win
💪 Offensive Leaders
Meg Kenny: 21 points (15 goals, 6 assists)
Summer Harrell: 14 goals, 19 points total
Balanced attack with multiple contributors in double-digit points
🔥 Recent Performances
Kenny set program record with 4 assists vs. Virginia Tech
Harrell scored career-high 4 goals in same game
📊 Defensive Notes
141 ground balls and 74 caused turnovers this season
Goalkeepers combined for 68 saves
🎖️ Game Details
Military Appreciation game
Tickets: $7 adults, $4 youth, free for students
🧠 Why It Matters: With offensive production trending up, Florida State has a strong opportunity to regain momentum against a winless Gardner-Webb squad.
👉 Read more for full game preview and player stats.
🏟️🌸 Seminole Spring Weekend Returns in April 🌸🏟️
Florida State Athletics is bringing back Seminole Spring Weekend, packing multiple home events and fan experiences into one marquee stretch.
🎉 Weekend Overview
Runs April 16–19 across baseball, softball, and lacrosse
Features multiple Seminole Heritage games throughout the weekend
💪 Packed Schedule
Lacrosse vs. Clemson (Thursday)
Baseball vs. Notre Dame + Softball vs. North Carolina (Friday–Sunday)
Softball also hosting Senior Weekend
🎁 Fan Perks
Free Whataburger rally towels at select games (while supplies last)
Sweepstakes for “Whataburger for a Year” + game tickets
🏠 Full-Circle Experience
Multiple marquee matchups across all three programs
Tickets available for all events throughout the weekend
🧠 Why It Matters: Seminole Spring Weekend continues to evolve into a signature multi-sport event, blending fan experience, tradition, and revenue-driving opportunities across FSU Athletics.
And that’s a wrap!
Florida State isn’t just winning right now — it’s dominating across the board.
From a no-hitter on the diamond to historic performances at the plate, and undefeated runs on the sand, this is what a fully operational program looks like.
The momentum is real… and with a top-10 showdown looming in Tallahassee, we’re about to learn just how high this ceiling goes.
We’ll be right here breaking it all down.
Go Noles,
The Chief Brief 🏹
