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March is heating up, and the Seminoles are making noise across the board! FSU Baseball stays unbeaten, Women’s Basketball locks in a top-four seed for the ACC Tournament, and Men’s Tennis dominates in ACC play. Meanwhile, the Seminoles continue their recruiting push for top talent, including multiple four-star prospects keeping an eye on Tallahassee.

🚨 In today’s edition:
🔥 FSU Baseball sweeps Georgetown, improves to 11-0
🏀 FSU Women’s Hoops secures the No. 4 seed in the ACC Tournament
🎾 Men’s Tennis extends ACC win streak with a sweep of SMU
⛳ FSU Golf makes a strong start at the Cabo Collegiate
🏈 Recruiting heats up: FSU stays in the mix for multiple four-star targets

Buckle up, ‘Noles fans—it’s a packed week ahead with key games, major recruiting battles, and postseason action on the horizon! Let’s dive in. 🔥⬇️

⚾ No. 7 FSU Baseball Completes Sweep of Georgetown, Stays Perfect

Florida State (11-0) kept its unbeaten streak alive, edging Georgetown 4-3 on Sunday at Dick Howser Stadium to secure the series sweep. Freshman slugger Myles Bailey played the hero, crushing a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning that rocketed off the bat at 115 mph—one of the hardest-hit balls FSU head coach Link Jarrett has ever seen on Trackman.

🔥 Key Moments:

• 💣 Myles Bailey (2 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB) – Delivered the game-winning RBI single in the seventh and added a scorching double earlier.

• 🎯 Peyton Prescott (S, 1.0 IP, 2 K) – Locked down the ninth inning with a 1-2-3 frame, capping it with a 96 mph strikeout.

• 💪 Gage Harrelson (2 H, 2 RBI) – Came through with a clutch two-run single to give FSU the lead in the seventh.

• 🔥 Wes Mendes (ND, 5.0 IP, 8 K, 3 H, 1 R) – Another strong start, striking out eight over five innings.

• ⚡ BJ Gibson & Bailey – Each tallied two hits, while Drew Faurot scored twice.

FSU took a 3-1 lead in the seventh, but Georgetown quickly tied it up in the eighth. That’s when Bailey stepped up, sending a laser into left-center to push the Seminoles back in front for good.

📅 What’s Next?
FSU faces a jam-packed week with five games in seven days:

• 🏠 Tuesday vs. North Florida (6 PM)

• 🏠 Wednesday vs. Bethune-Cookman (5 PM)

• 🏠 Weekend series vs. Lipscomb (March 8-10)

🔗 More on FSU Baseball’s weekend sweep here.

🏀 No. 24 FSU Falls to No. 16 Duke on Senior Day, Locks in No. 4 Seed for ACC Tournament

The No. 24 Florida State women’s basketball team (23-7, 13-5 ACC) battled No. 16 Duke (23-6, 14-4 ACC) in a hard-fought Senior Day matchup but fell 71-57 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Sunday.

🔥 Key Performers:

• Makayla Timpson (25 PTS, 8 REB) – Led all scorers with a dominant performance.

• O’Mariah Gordon (9 PTS) – Provided key buckets in a back-and-forth battle.

• Ta’Niya Latson (9 PTS) – Helped fuel an early FSU rally.

• Malea Williams (7 PTS, 6 REB, 1 BLK) – Brought energy off the bench.

⚡ Game Recap:

• Duke jumped ahead early (19-13), but FSU roared back in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to one at halftime (32-31).

• The ‘Noles briefly took the lead in the third quarter (38-37) after a fast-break bucket from Gordon.

• Nine lead changes kept the game tight, but Duke’s late fourth-quarter surge sealed the win.

🎟️ What’s Next?
Despite the loss, FSU secured the No. 4 seed in the ACC Tournament and earns a double-bye. The Seminoles will face the winner of No. 5 North Carolina vs. either No. 12 Boston College or No. 13 Syracuse on Friday at 11 AM ET (ESPN2).

🔗 More on FSU’s ACC Tournament path here.

⛳ FSU Golf Shines at Cabo Collegiate & Cognizant Classic

The No. 21 Florida State men’s golf team opened the Cabo Collegiate with a strong performance, sitting in 6th place after Round 1 at the Twin Dolphin Club. The Seminoles posted a 6-over 290, finishing ahead of No. 14 Vanderbilt and No. 19 Texas Tech.

🔥 Round 1 Standouts:

• Tyler Weaver (-2, 69) – Tied for 5th place with two birdies and an eagle.

• Jack Bigham (+2, 73) – Holding steady inside the Top 30.

• Michael Mays & Carson Brewer (+3, 74) – Both tied for 33rd place.

📊 Leaderboard (After Round 1):
1️⃣ No. 2 Arizona State (-8)
2️⃣ No. 6 Oklahoma State (-3)
3️⃣ Arkansas (+3)
4️⃣ Stanford (+4)
5️⃣ No. 1 Ole Miss (+4)
6️⃣ No. 21 Florida State (+6)

While the current Seminoles battle in Cabo, FSU alum Luke Clanton continued his impressive run on the PGA TOUR, finishing T18 at the Cognizant Classic with a 12-under (272). Clanton shot a final-round 69 just days after officially earning his PGA TOUR card.

🔥 FSU Alums in Action:

• Luke Clanton (-12, T18) – Closed with a 69, capping off a huge week.

• Daniel Berger (-11, T25) – Finished with a final-round 72.

📅 What’s Next?
FSU tees off for Round 2 at 10:30 AM on Monday, looking to climb the leaderboard at Cabo.

🔗 More on FSU Golf’s strong weekend here.

🏈 4⭐ LB Adam Balogoun-Ali Keeping Close Eye on FSU

Florida State remains in the mix for 4-star linebacker Adam Balogoun-Ali despite not being on his spring visit schedule. The 6’2”, 205-pound South Florida standout is one of the nation’s top linebacker prospects, with nine spring visits already set, including Missouri, Miami, North Carolina, NC State, Clemson, Auburn, Florida, Colorado, and Penn State.

🔥 Where Does FSU Stand?

• Balogoun-Ali visited FSU in January and remains interested in the Seminoles.

• He’s built strong relationships with new DC Tony White and LB coach John Papuchis.

• White envisions him as a versatile Will linebacker, used for blitzing, coverage, and playmaking.

• While FSU isn’t in his spring plans, he expects to take an official visit this summer.

🎤 Balogoun-Ali on FSU:
🗣️ “I love Coach White and the defense he’s going to try to run. He sees me as a Will type guy—I’m blitzing, I’m covering, I’m doing all that.”

🗣️ “I definitely want to see how they bounce back. That will say a lot about their culture.”

📅 Decision Timeline:
Balogoun-Ali plans to commit by the end of August. His final decision will hinge on development, program culture, and how teams handle adversity.

👀 FSU’s Recruiting Edge:

• Close connections with current Seminoles Amaree Williams and Ricky Knight (former high school teammates).

• If FSU locks in a summer official visit, their chances will rise significantly.

🔗 More on FSU’s pursuit of Balogoun-Ali here.

🎾 No. 27 FSU Men’s Tennis Sweeps No. 63 SMU, Extends ACC Streak

The defending ACC champion Seminoles (10-3, 2-0 ACC) opened conference play in dominant fashion, blanking No. 63 SMU 4-0 on Sunday for their second consecutive ACC sweep. FSU has now won seven straight matches against conference opponents dating back to last season’s title run.

🔥 Key Moments:

• 🎯 Corey Craig (#19) – Court 1 Clincher

  • Rolled to a 6-1, 6-3 victory over No. 117 Georgi Georgiev to seal the match.

  • Has now won seven matches against ranked opponents this season.

• 💪 Jamie Connel (#43) – Court 2 Battle

  • Outlasted his opponent 6-3, 7-5 for his eighth singles win of the year.

• 🚀 Joshua Dous-Karpenschif – Perfect Start

  • Dominated his opponent 6-0, 6-3 for his 10th singles win of the season.

• 🔥 Doubles Powerhouse

  • No. 5-ranked duo Alex Bulte & Youcef Rihane surged to a 6-2 win on Court 1.

  • Schiessl & Dous-Karpenschif secured the doubles point with a 6-3 victory.

This marks the Seminoles’ first full weekend ACC sweep since 2023 when they defeated Top-50 teams Louisville and Notre Dame.

📅 What’s Next?
FSU heads west to take on new ACC members California and Stanford in a key road trip.

🔗 More on FSU Tennis’ dominant ACC start here.

🏈 4⭐ LB Jordan Campbell Keeping Tabs on FSU Despite Miami Commitment

Although four-star linebacker Jordan Campbell has been committed to Miami since November 2023, Florida State is staying firmly in the mix for the No. 80 overall player and No. 4 linebacker in the 2026 class (247Sports Composite).

🔥 FSU’s Continued Pursuit

• Campbell visited FSU in June 2024 for a 7-on-7 camp and received an offer the month prior.

• Defensive coordinator Tony White & GM Darrick Yray have been in constant contact.

• Multiple FSU staff members visited him in January to emphasize their interest.

🎤 Campbell on FSU:
🗣️ “Definitely Florida State is still in the mix. Coach Tony [White] just hit me up the other day. The general manager at Florida State just hit me up yesterday and the day before too. He has been making it known that I am wanted at Florida State.”

📅 Upcoming Visits?

• Campbell has only scheduled one official visit—to Miami (June 20th weekend).

• He plans to visit FSU this spring, likely for a spring practice.

• Auburn, Florida, Nebraska, and Missouri are also in pursuit.

👀 Is a Flip Possible?

• No official 247Sports flip predictions yet.

• His FSU spring visit could be a key step in shifting momentum.

🔗 More on FSU’s pursuit of Campbell here.

🏈 4⭐ TE Corbyn Fordham Keeping Options Open, Sets FSU Visit

Florida State continues its push to flip four-star tight end Corbyn Fordham, a legacy recruit currently committed to Ohio State. The Jacksonville (Bolles School) standout will visit FSU for spring practice on March 22 and is planning an official visit as well.

🔥 FSU’s Continued Pursuit

• Fordham committed to Ohio State in November 2024 but visited FSU in January to keep his options open.

• Tight ends coach Chris Thomsen has built a strong relationship with him.

• His father, Todd Fordham, played for FSU from 1992-1996.

🎤 Fordham on His Recruitment:
🗣️ "I really went over [to FSU in January] to keep the recruiting process going. If anything was to happen, I want to have a backup plan."

📅 Upcoming Visits
✅ March 22 – FSU Spring Practice (Legacy Weekend)
✅ TBA – Official Visit to FSU

👀 Could a Flip Happen?

• Fordham remains firm in his Ohio State commitment, citing their recruiting effort, culture, and national championship win.

• However, his continued visits suggest FSU still has a chance to make an impression.

• No flip predictions yet on 247Sports.

🔗 More on FSU’s pursuit of Fordham here.

And that’s a wrap!

And that’s a wrap for today’s Chief Brief!

🏆 FSU Baseball keeps the perfect season alive.
🎟️ Women’s Hoops eyes an ACC Tournament run.
🎾 Men’s Tennis dominates as title defense begins.
🏈 Recruiting battles heat up—who’s next for the ‘Noles?

Stay locked in for more big-time action as the Seminoles charge forward! Don’t forget to vote in today’s poll and let us know which FSU storyline has you most fired up.