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🥎 Seminoles Fall Short in ACC Championship 🥎
The No. 2 seed Florida State Seminoles faced a tough defeat against Duke in the ACC Softball Tournament Championship, signaling a challenging but promising road ahead in the NCAA Tournament.

🌧️ Seminoles and Panthers Face Weather Delay 🌧️
Florida State's baseball game against Pitt was suspended due to weather, with the game set to resume amidst a challenging series where Pitt currently leads.

🎾 Seminoles Narrowly Defeated in NCAA Championship🎾
The FSU men's tennis team's outstanding season ended in a close 4-3 defeat to Tennessee in the NCAA Championship, wrapping up with historic achievements including their first ACC Championship.

🏃‍♂️ Seminole Spotlight: Incoming RB Micahi Danzy 🏃‍♂️
Incoming freshman Micahi Danzy shines in multiple track events, displaying the speed and athleticism that he will soon bring to the FSU football team.

🏈 Seminole Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei Engaged 🏈
Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei celebrates a new engagement, adding a personal milestone as he prepares to lead FSU in the upcoming football season.

🥎 Seminoles Fall Short in ACC Championship 🥎

In a thrilling final at the Duke Softball Park, the No. 2 seed Florida State Seminoles were defeated by the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils with a score of 6-3 in the 2024 ACC Softball Tournament Championship. This loss paces FSU's season record to 43-14, while Duke advances to 47-6.

🔥 Early Lead Dissipates

Florida State initially seized the lead in the fourth inning, sparked by Jaysoni Beachum who walked and was driven home by Kalei Harding's 14th homer of the season, her 60th RBI. Shortly after, Isa Torres and Michaela Edenfield added to the score, giving FSU a temporary 3-0 advantage.

⚾ Duke's Comeback

Duke responded robustly in the latter half of the game, starting their comeback with their first hit in the fourth inning. They continued to chip away at FSU's lead, finally overtaking them with strong offensive play and the help of a few Seminole errors in the sixth inning, pushing the score to 6-3.

🏆 Moving Forward

Despite the loss, FSU remains a strong contender for the upcoming NCAA Tournament, expected to secure a national seed. The selection show is scheduled for May 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2, where FSU will learn their path in the national tournament.

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🌧️ Seminoles and Panthers Face Weather Delay 🌧️

No. 8 Florida State's baseball game at Pitt was suspended due to unfavorable weather conditions on Saturday evening, with Pitt leading 6-3 in the sixth inning. The game is set to resume on Sunday at 1 p.m., followed by the third game of the series.

📊 Game Highlights Before Suspension

Pittsburgh jumped ahead early, scoring three runs in the first inning off a home run by Fogel. They added another in the second inning on a single by Melendez. FSU responded in the third with Tibbs hitting his 20th homer of the season, bringing in Fisher as well. Smith doubled in the fifth, scoring Tibbs to narrow the gap to one run before Pitt extended their lead with Kendro's two-RBI single in the same inning.

🔍 FSU Player Notes

James Tibbs's home run marks his 47th career homer, which ranks as the eighth-most in FSU history. Max Williams started the game strong with a single and stole a base, maintaining a perfect steal record this season. Alex Lodise's double was notable as it broke FSU's series drought in extra-base hits and extended his hitting streak to five games.

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🎾 Seminoles Narrowly Defeated in NCAA Tournament 🎾

The No. 10 Florida State men's tennis team faced a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat to No. 7 Tennessee in the NCAA Championship third round, concluding one of the most successful seasons in FSU history with a record of 23-8.

🔥 Doubles Point Triumph

The Seminoles clinched the doubles point after intense tiebreakers on Courts 1 and 3. Loris Pourroy and Youcef Rihane maintained their perfect record in the championship, securing a critical win on Court 2.

⚔️ Singles Battles

FSU extended their lead with victories by Alex Bulte and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif in their singles matches, showcasing resilience and skill. However, Tennessee fought back, winning the next four matches, including a decisive third-set tiebreaker on Court 4 to clinch the match.

🏆 Historic Season Recap

FSU celebrated a landmark season, securing their first-ever ACC Championship and achieving the fourth-highest win total in program history. The team excelled in regional play and remained unbeaten against Florida rivals, setting a record for road wins.

🌟 Looking Ahead

The focus now shifts to the NCAA Men's Singles and Doubles Tennis Championships, with Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc competing in singles and pairing with Dous-Karpenschif in doubles, promising more thrilling tennis from FSU's standout athletes.

🏃‍♂️ Seminole Spotlight: Incoming RB Micahi Danzy 🏃‍♂️

Four-star athlete Micahi Danzy, an incoming Florida State running back, has been turning heads not only on the football field but also on the track this spring. Danzy, set to join FSU's football team this summer, showcased his athletic prowess by clinching first place in several track events at the Class 2A Region 1 championship.

🥇 Multi-Talented Athlete

Danzy dominated the 100, 200, and 400 meters, and the long jump at the recent regional meet. This performance is particularly impressive considering he's bouncing back from a leg injury that required surgery last fall. "It feels great that all the work I put in after the surgery is starting to show," Danzy shared with Warchant.com.

📅 Countdown to FSU

Post high school graduation this month, Danzy plans to arrive at FSU on May 27. His immediate goals include bulking up with an additional 10 to 15 pounds of muscle as advised by the FSU coaching staff.

📘 Learning and Growing

While excited about the physical training, Danzy is equally keen on absorbing the Seminoles' playbook and forging strong bonds with his new teammates. Despite his busy track schedule, he's been preparing to hit the ground running for the summer workouts at FSU.

👥 Team Dynamics

Having attended the Seminoles' Spring Showcase, Danzy noted the strong camaraderie within the team, remarking, "They care for each other, like grew up together." His anticipation to join and contribute to the team's dynamic reflects his dedication and team spirit.

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🏈 Seminole Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei Engaged 🏈

Florida State's quarterback, DJ Uiagalelei, announced his engagement to Ava Pritchard, celebrating the milestone with a heartfelt post on social media.

🔄 A Fresh Start and New Beginnings

After a productive season at Oregon State, where he threw for over 2,600 yards and 21 touchdowns, Uiagalelei transferred to Florida State. He's poised to start for the Seminoles, taking over a team that finished 2023 with an undefeated regular season and looking to continue its rise back to the top of college football.

💍 Personal Milestone

Uiagalelei's engagement adds a personal triumph to his journey through collegiate football. As he steps into a high-expectation role at FSU, having Pritchard by his side marks a new, stable chapter in his life, both on and off the field.

And that’s a wrap!

We hope you've enjoyed the updates and stories from around FSU.

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Happy Mother’s Day and, as always, go Noles!