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Happy Monday, Seminole!

From doubleheaders to deep bombs, walk-offs to wipeouts — the Noles came out swinging this weekend. And spring ball? It’s heating up fast.

⚾️ Baseball swept Sunday’s doubleheader at Notre Dame — powered by Volini’s arm and a Hankerson-led slugfest.
🥎 Softball stayed flawless in the ACC, notching their 13th straight dub.
🎾 Men’s Tennis swept UNC on the road for win No. 4 in a row.
🎾 Women’s Tennis battled tough vs. No. 28 Stanford — with more big home matches ahead.
🧃 The latest scrimmage buzz is LOUD: new faces flashing, tempo rising, and the trenches getting nasty.

Let’s jump into it. 🍢

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🔥 Doubleheader Domination: Noles Win Series at Notre Dame

No. 4 Florida State Baseball (23–4, 7–2 ACC) showed poise, power, and grit on Sunday, bouncing back from a Friday loss to sweep a doubleheader at Notre Dame (14–11, 2–10 ACC). The Seminoles claimed their seventh straight series win and closed a challenging seven-game road trip with a 5–2 record.

Let’s break down the day:

⚾️ Game 1: Volini’s Masterclass Fuels Gritty 4–2 Victory

The bats were quiet — but Joey Volini made sure the Irish were even quieter.

In a seven-inning contest to open the day, Volini tossed his second consecutive complete game, punching out 11 and allowing just four hits on a season-high 104 pitches. He wiggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the first and settled in from there, giving FSU the steady hand it needed after a sloppy series opener.

💣 Gage Harrelson delivered two RBI, including the game-sealing solo homer in the 7th — his third of the year — while Brody DeLamielleure tied things with an RBI double in the 4th.

🧠 Efficiency + Edge:
• Volini is now 7–0 in seven starts, with a sparkling 1.25 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 13.09 K/9.
• His outing marked the third time he’s hit double-digit strikeouts this season.

Despite producing just three hits, the Noles clawed their way to a win, thanks to elite pitching, timely defense, and Harrelson’s late insurance bomb.

⚾️ Game 2: 17-Run Statement Caps Series Comeback

If Game 1 was all about grit, Game 2 was a full-on explosion.

The Noles dropped 14 runs in the first three innings, burying the Irish early in a 17–9 offensive showcase.

🚨 Freshman DH James Hankerson Jr. stole the spotlight in his first career start: • 3-for-5
• 6 RBI (most by a Seminole this season)
• 476-foot nuke for his first career homer

💥 Power Parade:
• Alex Lodise: 2 HRs (10 on the year), 3-hit day
• Max Williams: 2-run 💣 (443 ft, 112 MPH exit velo) — his team-leading 12th
• Carter McCulley: 1st career HR in a 7-run 2nd inning

Coach Link Jarrett shuffled the Game 2 lineup — and it paid off in a massive way.

Pitching-wise, the Noles used a committee approach. Wes Mendes tossed two clean innings before running into trouble in the 3rd. From there, FSU cycled through six relievers, with Chris Knier and Payton Manca combining to close things out with a pair of scoreless frames.

📈 Series & Season Snapshot:
• FSU has now won all 7 series to open the season
• The Noles are 23–4 overall, 7–2 in ACC play, and clicking in every phase when it counts

📍 Next Up:
The Seminoles return home Tuesday to face Jacksonville at 6 PM (ACCNX). FSU took the first meeting 9–6 back in February.

👉 Catch full box scores and player stats from Game 1 here and Game 2 here.

🥎 Noles Sweep the Pack, Extend Win Streak to 13

No. 8 Florida State Softball (33–5, 9–0 ACC) wrapped a weekend sweep of NC State (21–15, 4–8 ACC) with a 7–4 win on Sunday — staying perfect in ACC play and riding a 13-game heater. 🔥

Only two Power Four teams remain undefeated in conference play: FSU and Northwestern. 💪

🎯 Key Highlights:

• 🧊 NC State jumped out to a 3–0 lead in the first, but the Noles didn’t blink.

• 💥 Annie Potter ripped a bases-loaded double (after a weather delay) to spark the comeback.

• 🧨 Michaela Edenfield gave FSU the lead with a 2-RBI rocket up the middle.

• 🔁 Jahni Kerr added insurance with an RBI single in the sixth — extending her hit streak to 12 games!

🌀 In the Circle:

• 👊 Annabelle Widra (W, 8–1): 4.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER — locked in after entering in the 2nd.

• 🔒 Ashtyn Danley: 5 up, 5 down to secure her 2nd save of the year.

💥 Katie Dack added another RBI (5th of the series), and Isa Torres was on base 3 times to set the tone.

📈 FSU has now won 22 of its last 24 and remains 🔒 at the top of the ACC.

🗓️ Next Up: A massive top-10 showdown vs. No. 6 Florida on Wednesday (6 PM ET, ACCNX).

👉 Tap here for the full recap and box score.

🎾 Noles Blank Tar Heels to Extend Win Streak

No. 27 Florida State Men’s Tennis (14–7, 6–4 ACC) kept the hot streak alive, rolling past No. 55 North Carolina 4–0 in Chapel Hill to close out the final road swing of the regular season. That’s four straight wins for a team peaking at the right time.

🔁 Doubles Turnaround
After dropping Court 1, the Noles responded in style:

• Dous-Karpenschif/Schiessl took Court 2 (6–4)

• Rusher/Sebesta clinched it on Court 3 — their first win together 👊

💥 Singles Domination
FSU grabbed four first sets and never looked back:

• Jamie Connel: 6–0, 6–0 double bagel — 20th win of the season 🥯🥯

• Dous-Karpenschif: 6–3, 6–2 — fifth ACC win

• Rihane: 6–2, 6–3 — first team clinch of the year

📍 What’s Next at Speicher:

• 🆚 Notre Dame – Thursday, 5:30 PM (📺 ACCNX @ 6 PM)

• 🆚 Louisville – Saturday, 1 PM

The Noles are dialed in — and the postseason push is officially on.

👉 Full breakdown + stream links here.

🧃 Buzz from the Scrimmage: Standouts, Surprises & Stock Watch

FSU's first scrimmage of the spring is in the books — and there’s no shortage of buzz. The Noles247 crew tapped into its wide network of sources for insider notes on who impressed, what stood out, and how the roster is taking shape.

Here’s what they’re saying:

💥 Quarterback Room Rundown

• Tommy Castellanos: Flashes of brilliance, but still ironing out some decision-making and accuracy issues. The athleticism is real — and teammates love him.

• Brock Glenn: Quietly steady. A solid showing on Saturday.

• Kevin Sperry: The freshman might’ve made the most noise — with multiple deep-ball dimes that turned heads. Still raw, but the upside? Serious.

🔥 Skill Spotlights

• RB Roydell Williams looked smooth post-injury, and Jaylin Lucas ripped off a TD run — both trending up.

• WR Duce Robinson continues to earn praise. One source said he’s “the real deal.” Minor injury note (limping), but no major concern.

• Jayvan Boggs is thriving in pads, and Tae’shaun Gelsey is flashing elite movement at his size.

• Willy Suarez popped with a 60-yard catch. Elijah Moore hauled in multiple TDs.

💪 Tight End Takeover

• This room is deep.

  • Chase Loftin = fast riser

  • Markeston Douglas had an explosive catch & run

  • Randy Pittman and Landen Thomas? Locked into the rotation

FSU loves the versatility here — all kinds of body types and skill sets to scheme around.

🧱 Trench Talk

• Luke Petitbon: Leadership + performance = glowing reviews

• Manasse Itete: A rising star. “Strong as hell” and a nightmare to disengage from

• Jacob Rizy: Underwent leg surgery, out for spring but expected back for fall

⚙️ Scheme Shifts

• Malzahn’s offense is fast. High tempo, heavy motion, gadget plays — the full playbook is starting to open.

• White’s defense is loaded with buzz names:

  • Darrell Jackson continues to dominate

  • Elijah Herring, Justin Cryer, and Blake Nichelson are all earning reps and respect

  • Earl Little Jr. and Charles Lester have stood out in the secondary

🎯 Bottom Line:
The pads are on, the tempo is real, and the competition is heating up. There’s talent everywhere — now it’s about stacking practices and staying healthy.

🎾 Tough Test: Noles Drop 4–1 Battle vs. No. 28 Stanford

Florida State Women’s Tennis (12–6, 3–5 ACC) fought hard but came up short against No. 28 Stanford in a 4–1 decision at the Indoor Tennis Courts on Sunday.

🔥 Fast Start in Doubles
Maelie Monfils and Laura Putz struck first, cruising to a 6–3 win on Court 3 — their fourth ACC win as a pair. But after Stanford answered on Court 2, the point came down to Court 1.

No. 89 Eva Shaw and Maria Juliana Parra Romero jumped out to a 2–0 lead vs. the No. 22 duo in the country — but the Cardinal rallied back, winning 6–4 to take the doubles point.

💥 Lavickova Delivers
Stanford extended their lead to 3–0 with wins on Courts 1 and 2, before Kristyna Lavickova put the Noles on the board with a dominant 6–0, 6–4 win on Court 3 — her first ranked victory of the season.

🚧 Other Highlights:

• Putz led 6–2, 3–2 on Court 6 before the match was called

• Parra Romero was mid-comeback on Court 5 before going unfinished

🗓️ Next Up:
FSU closes out its home slate this weekend:

• 🐺 vs. No. 11 NC State – Friday at 4 PM (Seminole Heritage Match)

• 🌲 vs. No. 40 Wake Forest – Sunday at Noon (Senior Day)

📍 Admission is free for all home matches!

👉 Full match details and streaming links available here.

And that’s a wrap!

From walk-off winners to 476-foot bombs, ranked road wins to rising QB buzz — the vibes are high in Tallahassee. The energy is real, the wins keep coming, and the next chapter is already loading.

Big-time matchups are coming this week — including FSU vs. Florida softball and more spring camp action. We’ll be back with all the heat. Until then…

Stay sharp. Stay dialed. Stay Nole. 🍢