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Florida State is dominating the headlines—on the field, on the court, and in the boardroom. FSU Baseball stays unbeaten, FSU Golf brings home an individual title, and FSU Women's Basketball makes history with three All-ACC First Team selections. Meanwhile, the Seminoles' legal battle with the ACC is officially over, with a new revenue-sharing model in place and a clearer path forward for the program.

🔥 Inside Today’s Brief:

• FSU Baseball (12-0) continues its torrid start with a 10-1 rout of North Florida.

• Tyler Weaver wins the Cabo Collegiate, earning a PGA Tour exemption.

• FSU’s Big Three—Latson, Timpson & Gordon—make All-ACC First Team history.

• FSU BOT approves ACC settlement, changing the financial landscape of the conference.

• Azareye’h Thomas shines at the NFL Combine, showcasing elite length.

• FSU Softball embarks on an eight-day road trip against multiple ranked opponents.

• FSU Men’s Tennis set for a primetime showdown vs. Notre Dame on ACC Network Extra.

• FSU Hoops falls in a tight battle with Virginia, now set for Senior Day vs. SMU.

With postseason play heating up, major football moves on the horizon, and multiple FSU teams ranked in the Top 10, there’s no shortage of action in Tallahassee. Let’s dive in. ⬇️

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⚾ No. 6 FSU Baseball Crushes UNF, Extends Unbeaten Start to 12-0

Florida State continued its dominant start to the season with a 10-1 rout of North Florida on Tuesday night at Dick Howser Stadium. The Seminoles remain one of just six undefeated teams in the nation, improving to 12-0 while outscoring opponents 110-27 this season.

🔥 Key Performers:

• 💣 Myles Bailey (2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R) – The freshman slugger launched two home runs, his second and third of the year.

• 🎯 Evan Chrest (W, 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 K, 1 BB) – Delivered a season-long outing, retiring 13 of his final 14 batters.

• ⚡ Alex Lodise (2 H, 1 RBI, 2 R, Sac Fly) – Extended his 11-game hit streak and made a highlight-reel defensive play.

• 💪 Gage Harrelson (2 H, 1 RBI, 1 R) – 12-game hit streak intact with another multi-hit game.

• 🚀 Max Williams, Drew Faurot & BJ Gibson – Each added two hits to fuel the offense.

• 🔒 Bullpen (3.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 2 H, 0 BB) – Shut down UNF to secure the win.

FSU wasted no time, scoring in the first inning for the 12th straight game, and never looked back. Bailey’s first homer made it 4-1 in the second, and his second blast, a two-run shot in the fifth, extended the lead to 7-1. The ‘Noles tacked on three more late, while the defense, led by Lodise’s incredible deep-range throw, kept the Ospreys in check.

📅 What’s Next?
FSU is back at Dick Howser Stadium on Wednesday at 4 PM, taking on Bethune-Cookman in its second midweek matchup.

🔗 More on FSU Baseball’s dominant win here.

⛳ Tyler Weaver Wins Cabo Collegiate, FSU Finishes 3rd

Florida State men’s golf closed out a strong performance at the Cabo Collegiate on Tuesday, finishing third overall, while Tyler Weaver claimed the individual championship after winning a three-hole playoff. His victory also earns him an exemption to the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship in November.

🔥 Final Leaderboard & FSU Highlights:

• 🏆 Tyler Weaver (-8, 205) – Tournament Champion! Shot 69-66-70 and won in a playoff.

• 💪 Carson Brewer (-1, T19) – Fired a final-round 70 to finish inside the Top 20.

• 🎯 Jack Bigham (+5, T27) – Steady throughout the week, closing with a 73.

• 🐥 Birdie Watch – FSU recorded 58 birdies & one eagle, led by Weaver & Gray Albright (14 birdies each).

📊 Final Team Standings:

1️⃣ No. 2 Arizona State (-13)
2️⃣ No. 6 Oklahoma State (-5)
3️⃣ No. 21 Florida State (E, 852)

📅 What’s Next?
FSU returns home to host the Seminole Intercollegiate (March 10-11) at Glen Arven Country Club in Thomasville, Georgia.

🔗 More on FSU Golf’s strong showing here.

🏀 FSU’s Latson, Timpson & Gordon Earn All-ACC First Team Honors

Florida State women’s basketball made history Tuesday as Ta'Niya Latson, Makayla Timpson, and O’Mariah Gordon were all named to the 2025 All-ACC First Team—marking just the second time in program history that three Seminoles have earned First Team honors in the same season.

🔥 Historic Trio Leading the Nation:

• 💥 Latson, Timpson & Gordon average 59.4 PPG, the highest-scoring trio in the country.

• 🔥 Seven 100+ point games set a new FSU record.

• 🏀 FSU ranks No. 1 nationally in scoring (88.2 PPG).

🏆 Ta’Niya Latson (Nation’s Leading Scorer - 25.4 PPG)

• Fastest in FSU history to reach 2,000 career points (now at 2,024).

• First ACC player since 2004 to hit 2,000 points in three seasons.

• Five-time ACC Player of the Week, two-time AP Player of the Week.

• Finalist for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, on the Wooden, Wade & Naismith Trophy watch lists.

🏆 Makayla Timpson (ACC’s Top Shot-Blocker & Defensive Force)

• Led ACC in blocks (91) & blocks per game (3.03, No. 9 nationally).

• FSU’s all-time leader in rebounds (1,066) & double-doubles (46).

• Two-time ACC Player of the Week, set career highs in points (38), rebounds (22), blocks (8).

• Named to the All-ACC Defensive Team for the third time in her career.

🏆 O’Mariah Gordon (Breakout Season, First All-ACC Honor)

• Career-best 16.3 PPG, No. 2 in ACC in assist/turnover ratio (2.76).

• Dropped a career-high 34 points in FSU’s win over Miami.

• Set career highs in assists (10), steals (7), and three-pointers made (4).

📅 What’s Next?
FSU heads to the 2025 Ally ACC Tournament as the No. 4 seed, playing Friday at 11 AM ET (ESPN2).

🔗 More on FSU’s All-ACC stars here.

🏀 Late Three-Pointer Sinks FSU in Tight Road Loss to Virginia

A clutch three-pointer by Andrew Rhode in the final minute lifted Virginia past Florida State, 60-57, in a back-and-forth battle at John Paul Jones Arena.

🔥 Key Performers:

• Jamir Watkins (18 PTS, 8 REB) – Extended his three-point streak to 20 games and scored in double figures for the ninth straight game.

• Alier Maluk (8 PTS, 4-5 FG) – Career-high scoring in his second consecutive start.

• Christian Nitu (8 PTS, 4-4 FG) – Best game of his freshman season.

• Daquan Davis (4 BLK) – Set a career-high and led all players in blocks.

⚡ Game Recap:

• FSU led 28-27 at halftime, holding UVA to multiple scoring droughts.

• Virginia opened the second half on a 12-3 run, taking its largest lead at 41-33.

• The game saw 15 lead changes and four ties before Virginia pulled ahead in the final seconds.

📅 What’s Next?
FSU returns home for Senior Day & Leonard Hamilton Day on Saturday, March 8, against SMU at 4:00 PM ET.

🔗 More on FSU’s road battle here.

🎾 FSU Men’s Tennis Set for Televised Clash vs. Notre Dame

Florida State men’s tennis will host Notre Dame on April 3, with the match set to be televised on ACC Network Extra—marking FSU’s first televised match since its 2024 ACC Championship win over Virginia.

📺 Match Details:

• 📅 Date: Thursday, April 3

• ⏰ Time: 6 PM ET (following doubles round)

• 📍 Location: Scott Speicher Memorial Tennis Center (Admission is free)

• 📡 Watch: ESPN app / ACC Network Extra

🔥 Season Highlights So Far:

• 8 sweeps in two months, including a 4-0 shutout over Florida

• 7-0 sweep vs. Boston College in ACC opener

• 4-0 sweep vs. SMU in second conference match

• 7 different players have earned ACC weekly honors

📅 What’s Next?
The Seminoles look to keep their dominant form rolling as they continue ACC play.

🔗 More on FSU Tennis’ upcoming match here.

🥎 No. 8 FSU Softball Embarks on Extended Road Trip

The Seminoles (16-3) hit the road for eight straight days, beginning with a doubleheader in Jacksonville on Wednesday before traveling to Oregon for the Jane Sanders Classic. The trip wraps up in Portland with a doubleheader against Portland State.

📅 Road Trip Schedule:

• 🆚 Jacksonville (11-7) | 🆚 UNF (17-6) → Wednesday, March 6 (3 PM ET, UNF Softball Complex)
  📺 Jacksonville: No stream | 📺 UNF: ESPN+

• 🆚 Oregon State (9-10) | 🆚 No. 14 Oregon (20-1) → Friday, March 8 (6:30 PM ET, Jane Sanders Classic)

• 🆚 Oregon State → Saturday, March 9 (4 PM ET)

• 🆚 Oregon → Sunday, March 10 (5:30 PM ET)
  📺 All Jane Sanders Classic games available on BTN+

• 🆚 Portland State (4-16) → Tuesday, March 11 (Doubleheader, 5 PM ET, ESPN+)

🔥 FSU’s Dominance So Far:

• Top 10 in All Major Polls 📈

• 11 Run-Rule Wins in 19 games

• ACC’s Top Offense (8.74 runs/game)

• 5-0 at Dugout Club Classic (Outscored opponents 61-5)

💡 Matchup Notes:

• Oregon State: FSU seeks its first win vs. Beavers (0-3 all-time).

• Oregon: Ducks lead series 9-6, but FSU won twice in the 2018 WCWS on its way to a National Championship.

• Jacksonville & UNF: FSU is 37-6 all-time vs. both programs.

📅 What’s Next?
The Seminoles return home following this road trip, aiming to keep their dominant start rolling.

🔗 More on FSU Softball’s road trip here.

🏛️ FSU Board of Trustees Unanimously Approves ACC Settlement

Florida State’s legal battle with the Atlantic Coast Conference has officially come to an end, as the FSU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the settlement in a virtual meeting on Tuesday. The agreement brings major changes to the league’s revenue-sharing model and lowers exit fees for schools looking to depart in the future.

🔥 Key Takeaways from the Settlement:
📺 Unequal Revenue Sharing Introduced

• Schools will now earn additional revenue based on TV viewership.

• Programs with higher ratings could earn up to $15M+ extra annually.

💰 Lower Exit Fees & More Flexibility

• Exit fee starts at $165M in 2024 and drops by $18M annually.

• By 2029-30, the exit fee will be an estimated $75M.

• Schools leaving in 2030 and beyond will retain their media rights.

🔊 What FSU Leaders Are Saying:
🗣️ FSU Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins:
"This is good for Florida State. This is really good for Florida State… Anybody that thinks it’s not is just dead wrong."

🗣️ FSU AD Michael Alford:
"This incentivizes everyone in the ACC and makes the league better. It’s good for our media partners and our conference."

🗣️ FSU President Richard McCullough:
"From the start, we’ve held firm to the belief that the best solution would be one that enables FSU and every ACC institution to earn enhanced revenue through performance."

📅 What’s Next?
The settlement terms go into effect immediately, but the legal paperwork will be finalized over the next 30 days. FSU will remain in the ACC under this new model, keeping the door open for future moves when conference realignment opportunities arise.

🔗 More on FSU’s settlement approval here.

🏈 FSU CB Azareye’h Thomas Impresses with Length at NFL Combine

Florida State cornerback Azareye’h Thomas took the next step in his NFL Draft journey at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday, measuring in with elite length and solid overall measurables. The former Seminole did not run the 40-yard dash but will look to showcase his speed at FSU’s Pro Day next month.

🔥 Thomas’ Combine Measurements:
📏 Height: 6’1.5” (89th percentile)
⚖️ Weight: 197 lbs (69th percentile)
🖐️ Hand Size: 10” (95th percentile)
💪 Arm Length: 32.38” (81st percentile)
🪽 Wingspan: 78” (84th percentile)
🦘 Broad Jump: 10’2” (49th percentile)

🔍 NFL Draft Outlook:
Thomas has been rising up draft boards, especially after a strong Senior Bowl week. His length and physicality in press coverage make him a potential first-round pick, but his Pro Day performance could be crucial in solidifying that status.

🗣️ NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein on Thomas:
"Thomas deters early looks from quarterbacks by jabbing, crowding, and smothering receivers in press. He needs more seasoning but could become a good starter within two or three years."

📅 What’s Next?
Thomas skipped agility drills at the Combine, meaning all eyes will be on FSU’s Pro Day next month, where he’ll look to prove his speed and boost his stock in a relatively weak cornerback class.

🔗 More on Thomas’ Combine performance here.

And that’s a wrap!

From the diamond to the boardroom, Florida State is making moves that will shape its future. Baseball remains perfect, Golf brings home hardware, and Women’s Basketball continues its dominance. Meanwhile, the ACC settlement sets the stage for FSU’s next chapter in college athletics.

🔥 What’s Next?

• FSU Baseball looks to stay undefeated vs. Bethune-Cookman.

• FSU Women’s Basketball begins its ACC Tournament run.

• FSU Football’s recruiting trail heats up as spring visits approach.

• FSU Pro Day looms large for NFL Draft hopefuls.

Stay locked in—this ride is just getting started. 🚀