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Happy Monday, Seminole!

A weekend defined by pitching dominance, overtime grit, bracket positioning, and major recruiting momentum — with spring football officially heating up.

Here’s what’s inside:

⚾ Moore Shoves, Noles Sweep ⚾
Bryson Moore delivers six shutout innings as FSU leans on arms and defense to finish the series the right way.

🏀 OT Grit on the Road 🏀
Women’s hoops closes the regular season with a clutch overtime win — and real momentum heading into the ACC Tournament.

📊 Men’s ACC Tournament Path Taking Shape📊
FSU sits at No. 8 with seeding still fluid — one week could reshape March entirely.

🎾 Tight One in Louisville 🎾
Men’s tennis grabs doubles but can’t close singles, dropping a 4–2 ACC battle.

🏈 Recruiting Board Taking Shape 🏈
2027 QB hunt intensifies, a top safety heads to Legacy Weekend, and current commits send mixed — but manageable — signals.

Let’s get into it.

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Bryson Moore didn’t get much offensive cushion Sunday — but he didn’t need it.

The Virginia transfer delivered six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out five, as Florida State secured a 2–0 win over The Citadel to complete the three-game sweep. FSU moves to 8–2 on the season.

🎯 Moore’s Breakout Outing. After mixed results in his first two starts, the junior right-hander was sharp and efficient, facing just two batters over the minimum. Head coach Link Jarrett praised Moore’s cutter and a key double play that helped erase traffic mid-game.

⚡ Just Enough Offense. Eli Putnam scored the first run on an RBI double from freshman John Stuetzer in the second inning. The only other run came in the fifth when Chase Williams crossed home on a sacrifice fly from Hunter Carns. FSU had chances to blow it open — including bases loaded with no outs — but managed just enough.

🔒 Bullpen Closes It. Chris Knier handled the final three innings for the save, allowing one hit and striking out four to lock down the shutout.

Why It Matters: Sweeps are hard — especially when the bats cool off. Florida State leaned on pitching and defense all weekend, proving it can win tight, low-scoring games when needed.

Up next: Jacksonville visits Howser on Tuesday at 5 p.m.

👉 Read more for full postgame quotes and pitching breakdown.

The women’s basketball team finished the regular season on a high note Sunday, grinding out a 77–74 overtime victory over Wake Forest in Winston-Salem. The Seminoles move to 10–20 (5–13 ACC) and head into postseason play with momentum.

💪 Rebounding & Bench Spark. FSU controlled the glass 49–39, including 16 offensive boards that turned into 20 second-chance points. Every Seminole scored and grabbed at least one rebound, with the bench contributing 28 points in a complete team effort.

🔥 Four in Double Figures. Sydney Bowles led the way with 17 points and six rebounds. Emma Risch added 13 points, seven boards, and a career-high three steals. Allie Kubek (11 points, eight rebounds) and Jasmine Shavers (11 points, career-high six assists) rounded out the balanced scoring.

🎢 Back-and-Forth Battle. The game featured multiple lead changes throughout regulation. Bowles’ late put-back gave FSU a 66–65 edge with 15 seconds left, but Wake Forest forced overtime at 67–67. In the extra period, Shavers knocked down a key three and clutch free throws from Bowles, Shavers, Bonner, and Greene sealed it.

Why It Matters: Road overtime wins are rare — and valuable. FSU enters the ACC Tournament having just proven it can close tight games away from home.

Up next: The Seminoles face Georgia Tech in the opening round of the Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday in Duluth, Georgia.

👉 Read more for full stats and tournament outlook.

With one week left in the regular season, Florida State currently sits as the No. 8 seed in the ACC at 8–8 in league play — and the bracket is far from settled.

🗂️ Current Slot. If the tournament started today, FSU would face No. 9 Cal in the second round on Wednesday (3/11) at noon. The winner would advance to meet No. 1 Duke in the quarterfinals.

FSU is tied in conference record with Cal and SMU, so seeding could still shift depending on how the final games shake out.

🛣️ The Path.
Second Round (March 11)
Quarterfinals (March 12)
Semifinals (March 13)
Championship (March 14)

Why It Matters: At No. 8, FSU controls part of its destiny — but one win (or loss) this week could dramatically reshape its March path.

👉 Read more for the full ACC standings and bracket projections.

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Florida State (8–6, 0–2 ACC) fell 4–2 to Louisville on Sunday, suffering its second straight conference loss despite a strong start in doubles.

🎯 Doubles Point Secured. The Seminoles grabbed early momentum with wins on courts one and three. Jan Sebesta and Erik Schiessl earned a 6–3 win on court three, while Oren Ezerzer and Gabor Hornung closed it out to secure the doubles point.

⚖️ Singles Swings the Match. Louisville answered quickly in singles, taking courts four and five to build a 2–1 lead. Schiessl responded with a resilient three-set comeback on court two (2–6, 6–1, 6–1) to tie the match at 2–2.

🎢 Decided on Court One. The dual ultimately came down to court one, where Corey Craig forced a third set after dropping the opener but fell 7–5 in the final frame. The Cardinals clinched shortly after to seal the 4–2 result.

Why It Matters: Florida State continues to compete deep into matches, but closing out tight singles battles has been the difference early in ACC play.

Up next: Home matches against NC State (Friday, 5:30 p.m.) and defending national champion Wake Forest (Sunday, noon) at the Scott Speicher Tennis Courts.

👉 Read more for full match results and individual scores.

Spring recruiting is officially underway — and Florida State has a few storylines that matter most right now.

Here’s what stands out from Sunday’s intel dump:

FSU still does not have a 2027 quarterback committed — and the next few months are pivotal.

Key names:

Bottom line: FSU is casting a wide net — but March and April visits will determine who becomes “the guy.”

Four-star 2027 safety Ta’Shawn Poole (GA) — ranked as high as No. 6 nationally at his position — will attend Legacy Weekend (March 28).

Auburn, Georgia, Miami, and Tennessee are major players. No Crystal Ball predictions yet.

Landing Poole would be a statement defensive win early in the cycle.

Two current 2027 commits made noise at Under Armour Camp:

Read between the lines: Williams’ relationship with Norvell and Tony White is the anchor. Staff continuity matters here.

From the Under Armour Dallas stop, FSU was mentioned by:

But no major momentum signals coming out of Texas — yet.

FSU’s 2027 class is ranked No. 16 nationally — but quarterback recruiting will define it.

Legacy Weekend on March 28 feels like a pivot point:

Spring visits aren’t just about adding names.

They’re about identifying who becomes foundational.

Momentum comes in different forms.

Sometimes it’s a dominant arm finishing a sweep.
Sometimes it’s clutch free throws in overtime.
Sometimes it’s a March visit that changes a recruiting class.

This week feels like a hinge point — on the court, on the diamond, and on the recruiting trail.

Spring is where separation starts.

We’ll be here to track every inch of it.

— The Chief Brief 🏹