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⚾ Florida State Advances to ACC Championship Semifinals ⚾

Behind five RBIs from ACC Player of the Year James Tibbs III and a strong performance by Jamie Arnold, Florida State (41-14) defeated Virginia (41-15) at Truist Field to move on to the ACC Championship semifinals.

🌟 FSU Softball Battles Oklahoma, Ends Season in Hard-Fought Loss 🥎

The Florida State softball team demonstrated tremendous fight and grit in their 4-2 loss to No. 2 Oklahoma, ending their season on Friday night at Love's Field.

🌟 FSU Men's Track and Field Shines at NCAA East Regional Prelims 🌟

The Florida State men's outdoor track and field team concluded the 2024 NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championships with three more athletes earning bids to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

🎾 FSU Duo Advances to NCAA Doubles National Championship 🎾

Florida State's Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif secured a spot in the NCAA Doubles National Championship match by defeating Texas' Eliot Spizzirri and Cleeve Harper 6-4, 6-3.

⛳ FSU Men's Golf Tied for 17th After Challenging Opening Round at NCAA Championships ⛳

No. 5 national seed Florida State Men's Golf faced a tough opening round at the NCAA Men's Golf Championships at Omni La Costa North Course in Carlsbad, Calif., finishing 11-over and tied for 17th.

🏌️‍♀️ Woad and Ting Earn All-American Honors, Lead FSU Women’s Golf to Top-12 Finish 🏌️‍♀️

Lottie Woad and Mirabel Ting of Florida State Women’s Golf received All-American honors from the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) for their stellar performances in 2024.

🏈 Tramell Jones Jr. Rises in 247Sports Rankings 🏈

Florida State quarterback commitment Tramell Jones Jr. from Jacksonville’s Mandarin High School saw his 247Sports recruiting ranking rise from an 87 to an 89 on Friday.

🏈 FSU Targets Rising Edge Rusher Nicolas Clayton 🏈

Florida State extended an offer to Gainesville (Fla.) Bucholtz three-star edge rusher Nicolas Clayton earlier this month, and he has now scheduled an official visit to Tallahassee for June 18-20.

⚾ Florida State Advances to ACC Championship Semifinals ⚾

Behind five RBIs from ACC Player of the Year James Tibbs III and a strong performance by Jamie Arnold, Florida State (41-14) defeated Virginia (41-15) at Truist Field to move on to the ACC Championship semifinals.

Game Highlights:

• James Tibbs III: Hit a solo home run, two-run single, bases-loaded walk, and a sacrifice fly, totaling five RBIs. Leads ACC with 84 RBIs and 25 home runs.

• Jamie Arnold: Improved to 10-3, allowing two runs over 6.0 innings with nine strikeouts. Season total: 134 strikeouts, 20 walks.

• Offense: FSU racked up 16 hits, including a seven-run seventh inning.

• Defense: Brennen Oxford secured a three-inning save, his fifth of the year.

Scoring Summary:

• FSU scored six runs with two outs in the seventh inning to extend the score to 11-2.

• Virginia responded with three home runs in the bottom of the seventh, but FSU maintained their lead.

Notable Performances:

• Drew Faurot & Alex Lodise: Both had three hits.

• Cam Smith: Hit a double, continues to hit over .400 for the season.

• Daniel Cantu: Tripled, extending his hitting streak to eight games.

Of Note:

• FSU scored 12 runs for the second consecutive ACC Tournament game, a feat last achieved in 1998.

• The Seminoles' 41 wins are the most entering the NCAA Tournament since 2015.

• Cam Smith: Leads FSU with 20 doubles, batting .401.

• Jamie Arnold: Season record of 10-3 with a 134-20 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

• Brennen Oxford: Earned his fifth save, contributing to FSU's ACC-leading 18 saves.

Up Next:

Florida State will play either 1-seed North Carolina or 8-seed Wake Forest in the ACC Championship semifinals on Saturday at 1:00 p.m., airing on ACC Network.

🥎 FSU Softball Battles Oklahoma, Ends Season in Hard-Fought Loss 🥎

The Florida State softball team demonstrated tremendous fight and grit in their 4-2 loss to No. 2 Oklahoma, ending their season on Friday night at Love's Field.

Game Highlights:

• Pitching Performance: Ashtyn Danley, Makenna Reid, and Mimi Gooden kept Oklahoma’s offense in check.

• Key Moments:

  • Jaysoni Beachum hit her 16th home run of the season, tying the game.

  • Kalei Harding hit a home run, closing the gap to 4-2.

• Defensive Efforts: The pitching staff held Oklahoma to only four runs.

Notable Performances:

• Jaysoni Beachum: Ended her freshman season as the record holder for batting average, RBI, and on-base percentage among freshmen.

• Kalei Harding: Concluded her career as one of the top hitters in FSU history.

Senior Class Legacy:

• Accomplishments: This senior class won 207 games, two ACC Tournament Championships, one ACC Regular Season Championship, and made two Women's College World Series appearances, including two Championship Series.

🌟 FSU Men's Track and Field Shines at NCAA East Regional Prelims 🌟

The Florida State men's outdoor track and field team concluded the 2024 NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championships with three more athletes earning bids to the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Tyson Williams, Kyvon Tatham, and David Mullarkey advanced to the nationals, joining Jeremiah Davis, who added the triple jump to his events.

Qualifiers:

• Tyson Williams: 110m hurdles, 7th place, lifetime best 13.53 (5th fastest in FSU history)

• Jeremiah Davis: Triple jump, 7th place, 16.15m (53-0)

• Kyvon Tatham: Triple jump, 12th place, 15.67m (51-8½)

• David Mullarkey: 5,000m, 5th place, 13:52.62

Additional Performances:

• Ismael Kone: 100m (19th, 10.22), 200m (19th, 20.74)

• Andre Korbmacher: 110m hurdles, 16th place, 13.75

• Laquan Ellis: Triple jump, 32nd place, 15.24m (49-11¼)

• Jayden Louis-Charles: Triple jump, 43rd place, 14.90m (48-10¾)

Up Next:

The 19th-ranked women's team will start their quarterfinals on Saturday with the 4x100 relay at 5:00 p.m.

🏌️‍♀️ FSU Duo Advances to NCAA Doubles National Championship 🏌️‍♀️

Florida State's Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif secured a spot in the NCAA Doubles National Championship match by defeating Texas' Eliot Spizzirri and Cleeve Harper 6-4, 6-3. This victory marks FSU's deepest run in the NCAA Individual Championships and their first national championship appearance in program history.

Match Highlights:

• First Set: FSU duo took an early lead and won 6-4.

• Second Set: Dominated with a 4-0 start, winning 6-3.

• Key Play: Strong returns and multiple break points set the tone.

Coach’s Remarks:

"We set the tone right away, and both players did a great job," said head coach Dwayne Hultquist.

Up Next:

Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif will face No. 3 Robert Cash and JJ Tracy of Ohio State in the championship match on Saturday afternoon.

⛳ FSU Men's Golf Tied for 17th After Challenging Opening Round at NCAA Championships ⛳

No. 5 national seed Florida State Men's Golf faced a tough opening round at the NCAA Men's Golf Championships at Omni La Costa North Course in Carlsbad, Calif., finishing 11-over and tied for 17th.

Key Performances:

• Luke Clanton: Tied for 8th with a 1-under round, including five birdies.

• Cole Anderson & Brett Roberts: Both shot 3-over 75s, tied for 63rd.

• Gray Albright: Tied for 112th at 6-over.

• Frederik Kjettrup: Tied for 148th at 12-over.

Highlights:

• Strong par 4 performance, tying for fifth-best among 30 teams.

🏌️‍♀️ Woad and Ting Earn All-American Honors, Lead FSU Women’s Golf to Top-12 Finish 🏌️‍♀️

Lottie Woad and Mirabel Ting of Florida State Women’s Golf received All-American honors from the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) for their stellar performances in 2024. This marks the second consecutive season both players have earned this recognition, with Woad making First Team and Ting earning Honorable Mention.

Lottie Woad’s Achievements:

• Awards: 2024 Augusta National Amateur Champion, ACC Golfer of the Year, All-ACC honors, ANNIKA Award runner-up.

• Records: School-record 70.04 stroke average, tied school record for lowest single round (65).

• Upcoming: Finalist for the Division I PING WGCA Player of the Year, competing in the U.S. Women's Open.

Mirabel Ting’s Highlights:

• Performance: 72.50 stroke average, All-ACC honors, ACC Golfer of the Month for March 2024.

• Championships: Won the Valspar Augusta Invitational.

• Consistency: Top eight finishes in six of eight starts, instrumental in FSU’s top-12 national finish.

Team Success:

• Achievements: Five top-five team victories, team championship at the Guadalajara Collegiate Invitational.

• Rankings: Consistently ranked in the nation’s top 20 through fall and spring.

🏈 Tramell Jones Jr. Rises in 247Sports Rankings 🏈

Florida State quarterback commitment Tramell Jones Jr. from Jacksonville’s Mandarin High School saw his 247Sports recruiting ranking rise from an 87 to an 89 on Friday. This upgrade moves him from the No. 37 to the No. 21 ranked quarterback in the nation.

Key Highlights:

• Performance: Jones impressed with a strong showing in his spring game, completing 4-of-6 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown.

• Season Stats: In 2023, he led Mandarin to an 11-4 record and the 4M championship game, completing 60.6% of his passes for 3,195 yards, 33 TDs, and 7 INTs.

• Career: As a sophomore, he threw for 2,310 yards and 23 TDs, and as a freshman, he passed for 1,253 yards and 14 TDs despite missing two games due to injury.

Jones will officially visit FSU from June 21-23 and competes in the Elite 11 Finals in California from June 18-10.

🏈 FSU Targets Rising Edge Rusher Nicolas Clayton 🏈

Florida State extended an offer to Gainesville (Fla.) Bucholtz three-star edge rusher Nicolas Clayton earlier this month, and he has now scheduled an official visit to Tallahassee for June 18-20. The 6-foot-4.5, 205-pound prospect has seen his stock rise this offseason and impressed FSU’s coaching staff during his spring practice.

Key Points:

• Visit Schedule: FSU (June 18-20), Wisconsin (June 7-9), Illinois (June 21-23).

• Ranking: 87 grade, No. 51 edge rusher nationally, No. 83 player in Florida.

• Stats: 51 tackles (8 TFL), 10 QBH, 3 sacks, a FF, and a FR.

Clayton's agility and ability to bend have caught the eye of FSU's defensive ends coach, John Papuchis. If FSU pushes heavily, they could be tough to beat despite competition from Wisconsin and Illinois.

And that’s a wrap!

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