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🎾 Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif Reach NCAA Doubles Quarterfinals 🌟 

Florida State's Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif triumphed over UC Santa Barbara's Gianluca Brunkow and Pablo Masjuan in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Doubles Championship.

🎾 Allen and Bissett Exit NCAA Doubles Championship in Round of 16 🌟 Florida State's Vic Allen and Millie Bissett fell to North Carolina's sixth-ranked Fiona Crawley and Carson Tanguilig, 6-2, 6-2, in the NCAA Doubles Championship round of 16 on Wednesday.

🌟 Noles Shine at NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championship 🌟 

The Florida State outdoor track and field teams excelled at the NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championship, with three athletes qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the men's long jump—the most since 2015.

🥎 Seminoles Prepare for Showdown with Oklahoma in Super Regionals 🏆

The No. 15 Florida State softball team (46-14) faces three-time National Champion No. 2 Oklahoma (52-6) in the 2024 Norman Super Regional at Love's Field, with games set for Thursday and Friday nights, and Saturday if necessary.

🌟 FSU Commit and Targets Rise in Updated Top247 Rankings 🌟 

247Sports released their updated Top247 rankings on Wednesday, awarding five-star status to 16 new prospects, including a Florida State commitment. The update also saw significant moves for several Seminole football targets.

🏈 FSU Extends Offer to Five-Star QB Dia Bell 🏈 

Florida State has extended an offer to Dia Bell, the No. 4 quarterback in the 2026 class, on Wednesday.

🏈 Florida State Offers Four-Star QB Brady Hart 🏈 

Florida State entered the race for 2026 four-star quarterback Brady Hart from Cocoa High, extending an offer on Wednesday. Hart, a top-10 quarterback in his class, expressed excitement about the offer, highlighting FSU's strong program and coaching staff.

🏈 Harvard Transfer Jacob Rizy Prepares for FSU Transition 🏈 

Florida State's new offensive lineman, Jacob Rizy, who committed on January 24th, is set to join the Seminoles after graduating from Harvard with degrees in Economics and Psychology.

🏈 Top 10 Most Wanted Recruits for FSU's 2025 Class 🏈 

FSU targets several top recruits for their 2025 class, focusing on key positions and strong mutual interest. Key targets include 4-star DL Myron Charles, 5-star OT Josh Petty, and 4-star DL Jalen Wiggins, with summer official visits playing a crucial role.

🎾 Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif Reach NCAA Doubles Quarterfinals 🌟

Florida State's Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif triumphed over UC Santa Barbara's Gianluca Brunkow and Pablo Masjuan in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Doubles Championship.

Match Highlights:

• Strong Start: The pair won four consecutive games to close out the first set 6-2.

• Resilience: Despite a tie at 4-4 in the second set, they clinched the match by winning the last five points.

• Historic Run: They equaled the deepest doubles run in FSU history and earned All-American honors.

Coach’s Take: "One of the keys to the match was that we were in every single game on the return," said head coach Dwayne Hultquist. "We did a great job of playing aggressive and when we faced adversity we responded right away."

Up Next: Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif will face No. 40 Jacob Bullard and Murphy Cassone of Arizona State in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

🎾 Allen and Bissett Exit NCAA Doubles Championship in Round of 16 🌟

Florida State's Vic Allen and Millie Bissett fell to North Carolina's sixth-ranked Fiona Crawley and Carson Tanguilig, 6-2, 6-2, in the NCAA Doubles Championship round of 16 on Wednesday.

Match Summary:

• Early Lead: Allen and Bissett took the first game in both sets.

• Strong Response: Crawley and Tanguilig dominated, winning six out of the next seven games in the first set.

• Final Score: The match ended with a 6-2, 6-2 victory for UNC.

Season Highlights:

• Achievements: The pair finished with 14 victories, including three ranked wins.

• Career Milestone: Allen ends her FSU career with 89 doubles wins, ranking fifth all-time in program history.

Team Performance:

• Final Ranking: FSU finished the season ranked 22nd in the final ITA team rankings.

• Accolades: The team earned 17 wins, nine ranked victories, reached the ACC Tournament semifinals for the 20th time, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh straight time.

🌟 Noles Shine at NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championship 🌟

The Florida State outdoor track and field teams excelled at the NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championship, with three athletes qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the men's long jump—the most since 2015.

Key Qualifiers:

• Long Jump: Jeremiah Davis (second place, 25-5¼), Jordan Turner (fourth, 25-4¾), Curtis Williams (fifth, 25-2½).

• 110-Meter Hurdles: Tyson Williams (13.65) and Andre Korbmacher (13.93).

• 200-Meter Dash: Ismael Kone (20.75).

Coach's Remarks:

• Head coach Bob Braman praised the team's performance, highlighting the exceptional showing in the long jump and multiple qualifiers for the next round.

Upcoming Events:

• The 19th-ranked women's team will begin their events on Thursday with the 100m hurdles and long jump.

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🥎 Seminoles Prepare for Showdown with Oklahoma in Super Regionals 🏆

The No. 15 Florida State softball team (46-14) faces three-time National Champion No. 2 Oklahoma (52-6) in the 2024 Norman Super Regional at Love's Field, with games set for Thursday and Friday nights, and Saturday if necessary.

Top Programs Clash:

• Rematch of last year’s national championship.

• FSU and Oklahoma have won four of the last five National Championships combined.

NCAA Tournament Success:

• FSU’s 23rd consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.

• FSU seeks their 13th Women’s College World Series appearance.

Recent Performance:

• The Seminoles went 3-0 in the Tallahassee Regional, defeating Auburn 10-4.

Coaching Connections:

• Head Coach Lonni Alameda returns to Norman, her alma mater.

Team Dynamics:

• The Seminoles have outscored opponents 257-104 in their last 33 games.

• Key players include Jaysoni Beachum and Kalei Harding, both with 60+ RBIs this season.

Freshman Impact:

• Freshmen like Beachum and Isa Torres have been standout performers, contributing significantly to the team’s success.

Offensive Powerhouse:

• FSU is on pace to break school records for runs and batting average in a season.

Pitching Depth:

• Freshmen and sophomores have thrown 73% of innings this year, with notable contributions from Ashtyn Danley and Mimi Gooden.

Upcoming Schedule:

• Game 1: Thursday at 7 p.m. (ESPN2)

• Game 2: Friday at 8 p.m.

• Game 3 (if necessary): Saturday, time TBD

🌟 FSU Commit and Targets Rise in Updated Top247 Rankings 🌟

247Sports released their updated Top247 rankings on Wednesday, awarding five-star status to 16 new prospects, including a Florida State commitment. The update also saw significant moves for several Seminole football targets.

Five-Star Updates:

• WR Kaliq Lockett: No. 11

• DL Justus Terry (USC commit): No. 12 (+1)

• OT Josh Petty: No. 13 (+1)

• OT Ty Haywood: No. 18 (+7)

• DE Jared Smith: No. 19 (-1)

• TE Elyiss Williams (UGA commit): No. 21

• iOL Solomon Thomas (FSU commit): No. 24

Other Key Rankings:

• 4-star LB Tavion Wallace: No. 36 (-10)

• 4-star WR Vernell Brown: No. 38 (+131)

• 4-star Edge Javion Hilson (FSU commit): No. 44 (-3)

• 4-star S Darrell Johnson (Alabama commit): No. 49 (-1)

Notable Drops and New Entries:

• 4-star OT Lamont Rogers: No. 103 (-1)

• 4-star LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale: No. 111

• 4-star OT Ziyare Addison: No. 140 (-9)

• 4-star RB Ousmane Kromah: No. 160 (-19)

• 4-star S Jadon Blair: No. 161 (-2)

• 4-star WR CJ Wiley: No. 223 (new)

• 4-star iOL Mario Nash: No. 236 (new)

Dropped Out:

• 4-star RB Alvin Henderson

• 4-star RB Byron Louis

🏈 FSU Extends Offer to Five-Star QB Dia Bell 🏈

Florida State has extended an offer to Dia Bell, the No. 4 quarterback in the 2026 class, on Wednesday.

Recruitment Insights:

• Coach's Excitement: Quarterbacks Coach Tony Tokarz expressed enthusiasm and saw Bell as a good fit for FSU.

• Summer Camp: Bell plans to camp with FSU this summer to spend more time with the coaching staff.

Player Profile:

• School: Fort Lauderdale American Heritage High

• Ranking: No. 21 overall prospect, composite five-star

• Stats: Passed for 1,929 yards and 20 touchdowns with 4 interceptions in his first season as a starter.

• Family: Son of former NBA standout Raja Bell

Bell has already garnered over a dozen offers from top programs, including Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas. He previously visited FSU in March.

🏈 Florida State Offers Four-Star QB Brady Hart 🏈

Florida State entered the race for 2026 four-star quarterback Brady Hart from Cocoa High, extending an offer on Wednesday. Hart, a top-10 quarterback in his class, expressed excitement about the offer, highlighting FSU's strong program and coaching staff.

Recruitment Insights:

• FSU's Appeal: Hart praised FSU’s offensive strategy and culture, placing them among his top choices.

• Coach Connection: Hart has been in contact with FSU quarterbacks coach Tony Tokarz, whom he admires greatly.

Player Profile:

• School: Cocoa High

• Ranking: Top-10 QB, No. 83 overall prospect in 2026

• Stats: 6-foot-5, 185-pound prospect

Hart plans to visit FSU this summer or during the fall season.

🏈 Harvard Transfer Jacob Rizy Prepares for FSU Transition 🏈

Florida State's new offensive lineman, Jacob Rizy, who committed on January 24th, is set to join the Seminoles after graduating from Harvard with degrees in Economics and Psychology.

Key Insights:

• Graduation: Rizy graduates this Thursday.

• FSU Enrollment: Will enroll in the post-bacc program focusing on football.

• FSU Fit: Inspired by D'Mitri Emmanuel's experiences and Coach Atkins' stable coaching tenure.

• Position: Recruited for interior line (guard, center).

• Preparation: Regularly meeting with Coach Gabe Fertitta and studying playbooks.

Transition:

• Challenges: Adapting to ACC speed and talent.

• Experience: Extensive practice at guard against top talent at Harvard.

Rizy will arrive in Tallahassee this weekend, ready to begin his journey with the Seminoles.

🏈 Top 10 Most Wanted Recruits for FSU's 2025 Class 🏈

Florida State's 2025 recruiting class currently ranks No. 43 nationally with four commitments. As summer official visits approach, here's a breakdown of the Top 10 Most Wanted Recruits List for FSU:

1. 4-star DL Myron Charles

• Charles has repeatedly named FSU as his leader and has a strong relationship with defensive line coach Odell Haggins. Miami, Florida, and Georgia are also contenders, but the Seminoles are the frontrunner.

2. 5-star OT Josh Petty

• Petty's official visit to FSU is set for June 21-23. With his older sister attending FSU and strong ties with Coach Norvell and Coach Atkins, FSU has surged in his recruitment.

3. 4-star DL Jalen Wiggins (UF Commit)

• Wiggins, a Tallahassee native, would be a significant flip for FSU from rival UF. FSU's defensive line needs make him a key target, with Stanford, Miami, and Georgia also in the mix.

4. 4-star LB Tavion Wallace

• Initially a clear leader for Wallace, FSU now faces strong competition from UF. FSU will get Wallace’s final visit before his July 15 commitment, a crucial advantage.

5. 4-star OL Ziyare Addison

• First offered by FSU, Addison now holds 46 offers. FSU’s strong relationship with Addison, led by Coach Atkins, keeps them firmly in contention for his commitment.

6. 4-star WR Vernell Brown III

• Brown’s recruitment is led by FSU and UF, with official visits set for all four finalists. FSU’s final visit slot on June 21-23 is a strategic advantage.

7. 4-star DB Zae Thomas

• With deep roots in the Seminole Tribe of Florida and connections to FSU through his high school coach, Patrick Surtain Sr., Thomas is expected to choose FSU over Clemson.

8. 4-star DL Kevin Wynn

• Wynn’s recruitment features FSU prominently due to early offers and visits. His official visit to FSU on June 21-23 will be crucial in securing his commitment.

9. 4-star RB Byron Louis

• Louis’ recruitment is heating up with visits to Miami, Wisconsin, Ohio State, and FSU. FSU’s positioning as the last visit is favorable for his commitment.

10. 3-star TE Hollis Davidson

• Recently decommitted from Auburn, Davidson has shown increased interest in FSU with upcoming unofficial and official visits. FSU is currently leading his recruitment.

FSU aims to secure these top prospects to enhance their 2025 class, building on the strong foundation already established.

And that’s a wrap!

From stellar performances on the tennis courts and track field to the intense battles in the softball Super Regionals and strategic football recruitment updates, there's no shortage of Seminole spirit and achievements.

Stay engaged, stay proud, and keep supporting our Noles as they strive for excellence.

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