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🎾 Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif Reach Historic NCAA Semifinals 🌟

Florida State's Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif made history as the first Seminole duo to advance to the NCAA Doubles Championship semifinals after defeating Arizona State's Jacob Bullard and Murphy Cassone. They will next face Texas's Eliot Spizzirri and Cleeve Harper.

🌟 FSU Women Shine at NCAA East Regional Prelims 🌟

The No. 19 Florida State women's outdoor track and field team saw six athletes advance to the quarterfinals at the NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championships. Notable advancements include Alexandra Webster in the 100m hurdles and Tyra Wilson in the 400m hurdles.

🥎 Seminoles Fall to Oklahoma in Super Regional Opener 🥎

Florida State softball team (46-15) fell to No. 2 Oklahoma (53-6) with a score of 10-3 in the Super Regional opener. The teams will face off again tomorrow at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.

🥎 Jaysoni Beachum Named Top 3 Finalist for Freshman of the Year Award 🌟

Jaysoni Beachum becomes FSU’s first Top 3 finalist for the TUCCI/NFCA Division I Freshman of the Year award. Beachum has had an outstanding season with a .425 batting average, 15 home runs, and 65 RBIs.

🏀 FSU Women's Basketball Welcomes Transfer Morelia Chavez 🌟

Florida State Women's Basketball adds Morelia Chavez, a junior forward from Eastern Arizona College, to the 2024-25 roster. Chavez brings impressive stats and accolades, including an average of 11.8 points per game and All-ACCAC DI 1st Team honors.

⛳ FSU Men's Golf Begins NCAA Championship Run 🌟

No. 5 seed Florida State Men's Golf starts its NCAA Championship campaign on Friday at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. Key players include Cole Anderson and Brett Roberts.

🏈 FSU Hosts Top TE Target Hollis Davidson 🏈

Florida State welcomed major tight end target Hollis Davidson on Thursday. Davidson, who spent over four hours on campus, expressed strong interest in FSU and is set for an official visit on June 21. Davidson is highly ranked and praised for his athleticism and versatility.

🎾 Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif Reach Historic NCAA Semifinals 🌟

Florida State's Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif became the first Seminole duo to advance to the NCAA Doubles Championship semifinals after defeating Arizona State's Jacob Bullard and Murphy Cassone in a thrilling three-set match, 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (6).

Match Highlights:

• First Set: Maintained composure, winning 6-4.

• Second Set: Faced challenges, losing 6-2.

• Tiebreaker: Overcame a rain delay to secure a 10-6 victory.

Quotes:

• Cornut-Chauvinc: "The rain delay helped us to clear our minds and execute with more aggression."

• Dous-Karpenschif: "We connected well and found our momentum at the right time."

Up Next: The pair will face No. 26 Eliot Spizzirri and Cleeve Harper of Texas in the semifinals on Friday afternoon.

🌟 FSU Women Shine at NCAA East Regional Prelims 🌟

The No. 19 Florida State women's outdoor track and field team began the 2024 NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championships with six Noles advancing to the quarterfinals.

Advancements:

• 100m Hurdles: Alexandra Webster (12.91)

• 400m Hurdles: Tyra Wilson (56.45)

• 100m Sprint: Dajaz DeFrand (11.14), Shenese Walker (11.25), Liana Tyson (11.42)

• 1500m: Suus Altorf (4:14.85)

• 200m: DeFrand (22.70)

The team displayed exceptional performances with multiple athletes advancing, showcasing their strength and depth. The men's team will begin their quarterfinals on Friday, starting with the 4x100 relay at 5:00 p.m.

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🥎 Seminoles Fall to Oklahoma in Super Regional Opener 🥎

The No. 15 Florida State softball team (46-15) was defeated by No. 2 Oklahoma (53-6) with a score of 10-3 on Thursday night at Love's Field in Norman, Oklahoma, in the first game of the Super Regional.

Game Highlights:

• First Inning: FSU loaded the bases without a hit but couldn't score. Oklahoma took the lead with a solo home run.

• Second Inning: The Sooners added a run, but FSU tied it 2-2 with a two-RBI single by Devyn Flaherty.

• Third Inning: Oklahoma regained the lead with three runs.

• Fourth Inning: The Sooners extended their lead with five more runs after FSU's offensive threat was halted by a double play.

• Fifth Inning: Jahni Kerr drove in a run for FSU, but Oklahoma secured the win with a walk-off walk.

Next Game: The teams will face off again tomorrow at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.

🥎 Jaysoni Beachum Named Top 3 Finalist for Freshman of the Year Award 🌟

For the first time in school history, Florida State softball boasts a Top 3 Finalist for the TUCCI/NFCA Division I Freshman of the Year award, with Jaysoni Beachum earning the honor on Thursday afternoon. Oklahoma's Ella Parker and Florida's Keagan Rothrock are the other finalists.

Beachum’s Outstanding Season:

• Batting: Leads FSU with a .425 average, 15 home runs, and 65 RBIs.

• Records: Set FSU freshman records for RBIs and is on pace for batting average, hits, slugging, and on-base percentage.

• Fielding: Started 59 games at third base with just five errors.

• Accolades: ACC Freshman of the Year, First Team All-ACC, First Team All-Region, and three-time Softball America's Freshman of the Month.

The winner will be announced in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 28.

🏀 FSU Women's Basketball Welcomes Transfer Morelia Chavez 🌟

Florida State Women's Basketball Head Coach Brooke Wyckoff announced the addition of Morelia Chavez, a rising junior forward from Eastern Arizona College, to the 2024-25 roster.

Chavez's Stats and Achievements:

• Performance: Averaged 11.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists per game.

• Shooting: 41.2% from 3-point range, 84.6% from the free-throw line.

• Recognition: All-ACCAC DI 1st Team, ACCAC Player of the Week.

• Notable Games: Scored 31 points against Central Arizona College, had multiple 20+ point games.

Coach Wyckoff's Comments: "Chavez adds size, experience, and shooting ability to our roster. She is a driven, hard worker, and we are excited she is joining us in pursuing excellence."

Chavez joins offseason additions Malea Williams and Raiane Dias Dos Santos, bringing the team to 11 student-athletes for the upcoming season.

⛳ FSU Men's Golf Begins NCAA Championship Run 🌟

No. 5 seed Florida State Men's Golf kicks off its NCAA Championship campaign on Friday at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. Graduate golfer Cole Anderson will start the opening tee at 3:22 p.m. ET.

Team Lineup:

• Cole Anderson (Graduate)

• Brett Roberts (Senior)

• Gray Albright (Senior)

• Frederik Kjettrup (Senior)

• Luke Clanton (Sophomore)

• Tyler Weaver (ACC Freshman of the Year)

Tournament Details:

• Three stroke-play rounds: Friday-Sunday

• Must finish Top 15 to advance

• GOLF Channel coverage begins Monday

Season Highlights:

• FSU is a Top 10 seed for the third time in four years

• 29th NCAA Championship appearance, fourth consecutive

• Three match-play victories this season

FSU's strong lineup and impressive season performance position them well for a deep run in the championship.

🏈 FSU Hosts Top TE Target Hollis Davidson 🏈

Florida State welcomed major tight end target Hollis Davidson on Thursday. Davidson spent over four hours on campus, interacting with tight ends coach Chris Thomsen and head coach Mike Norvell. He detailed his visit and relationship with the coaching staff.

Visit Highlights:

• Arrival: Met with Coach Thomsen and toured the facilities.

• Interactions: Spent quality time with Norvell and Thomsen, reinforcing strong connections.

• Impressions: Appreciated the consistent messaging and genuine approach of the FSU staff.

Davidson is set for an official visit on June 21 and considers FSU a top contender alongside Florida, Texas, and Auburn. As a junior, Davidson recorded 30 receptions for 436 yards and three touchdowns. Ranked No. 27 TE in the 2025 class, he is noted for his fluid athleticism and potential as a versatile pass-catcher.

And that’s a wrap!

We hope you enjoyed today's edition filled with exciting updates and achievements from our Seminoles.

Stay tuned for more news and highlights in our upcoming issues. Whether it's on the field, the court, or the track, Florida State athletes continue to make us proud.

Go Noles! 🌟