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⚾ FSU Baseball Advances to ACC Championship Game 🏆

Florida State triumphed over Wake Forest, 9-6, advancing to the ACC Championship Game. Key performers included Max Williams with three hits and four RBIs, and John Abraham with 2.0 scoreless innings. FSU will face Duke for the title.

🎾 FSU's Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif Finish as NCAA Doubles Runners-Up 🌟

Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif finished as runners-up in the NCAA Doubles Championship, marking FSU's furthest run in any NCAA Men's Tennis Championship event.

🏈 FSU's 2024 Schedule: A Rigorous Slate 📆

Florida State's 2024 schedule, ranked 12th in the SP+ rankings, features a mix of top-tier opponents.

🏈 FSU's Elite Camp Visitor List Grows 📜

Florida State's Elite Camp on June 9 will feature four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, the nation's No. 1 LB.

🏈 FSU's Defensive Tackle Recruiting Push 🌟

Led by Odell Haggins, FSU has its eyes set on top defensive tackle prospects for the 2025 class, including four-star recruits Myron Charles, Kevin Wynn, and Jarquez Carter, and five-star Justus Terry.

🏀 FSU Women’s Basketball Adds Sydney Bowles from Texas A&M 🔄 

FSU Women's Basketball welcomes guard Sydney Bowles from Texas A&M. Bowles, a 6-foot guard, started all 29 games as a freshman and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.

⚾ FSU Baseball Advances to ACC Championship Game 🏆

Five-seed Florida State triumphed over nine-seed Wake Forest, 9-6, on Saturday at Truist Field, advancing to the ACC Championship Game. FSU will face Duke in the title game.

Game Highlights:

• Key Performers: Max Williams led with three hits and a career-high four RBIs, including a two-run homer. Daniel Cantu and Drew Faurot added two hits each, combining for three RBIs and four runs.

• Pitching: Freshman John Abraham (5-1) pitched 2.0 scoreless innings, while Conner Whittaker secured his first save, allowing three hits in the final 2.2 innings.

• Scoring: Wake Forest took an early 3-0 lead, but FSU responded with three runs in the bottom of the second. FSU pulled away with 2-run innings in the third, sixth, and seventh innings and was able to hang on despite a late rally from Wake Forest.

• Stats: Williams hit his ninth homer of the year. FSU’s 105 home runs this season mark a 50-home run improvement from last year.

Scoring Summary:

• T2: WF 3, FSU 0 - Sacrifice fly, single, and wild pitch scored three runs.

• B2: WF 3, FSU 3 - Cantu’s triple and Williams’ single tied the game.

• B3: WF 3, FSU 5 - Faurot’s single brought in two runs.

• T6: WF 4, FSU 5 - Ballestero's home run.

• B6: WF 4, FSU 7 - Williams’ two-run homer.

• B7: WF 4, FSU 9 - West’s single and Williams’ groundout added two more runs.

• T8: WF 6, FSU 9 - Wake Forest's two runs from doubles and singles.

Notable Performances:

• Max Williams: 3-for-5, four RBIs, including a two-run home run.

• Daniel Cantu: Two hits, extending his hitting streak to nine games.

• Drew Faurot: Two hits, two stolen bases, six RBIs, and five runs scored in the ACC tournament.

• Conner Whittaker: First save of the season, contributing to FSU’s ACC-leading 19 saves.

Up Next: Florida State will play Duke for the ACC Championship on Sunday at 12:00 p.m., airing on ESPN2.

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🎾 FSU's Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif Finish as NCAA Doubles Runners-Up 🌟

Florida State's Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif finished as runners-up in the NCAA Doubles Championship after a 10-point tiebreaker decided the national championship. This marks FSU's furthest run in any NCAA Men's Tennis Championship event.

Match Highlights:

• First Set: FSU duo won 7-5, closing out with five straight points.

• Second Set: Ohio State's Cash and Tracy responded with a 6-0 victory.

• Tiebreaker: Ohio State clinched the title with a 1-0 (5) win.

Season Achievements:

• Career Wins: 30 victories as a pairing, 12th most in team history.

• Rankings: Finished the season ranked No. 10.

• Accolades: Earned 10 nationally-ranked wins and represented FSU on Court 1 all season.

Final Match Result:

• #3 Robert Cash/JJ Tracy (OSU) def. #13 Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc/Joshua Dous-Karpenschif (FSU) 5-7, 6-0, 1-0 (5)

Cornut-Chauvinc and Dous-Karpenschif's historic run highlights a remarkable season for FSU Men's Tennis.

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🏈 FSU's 2024 Schedule: A Rigorous Slate 📆 

Florida State's 2024 schedule looks challenging based on the latest SP+ rankings, which consider Returning Production, Recent Recruiting, and Recent History. FSU is ranked 12th and faces one Top 10 team but encounters several Top 25 and Top 50 teams, making for a rigorous season.

FSU's Ranking and Strength of Schedule:

• SP+ Rank: 12th

• Strength of Schedule: 32nd

Key Matchups:

• Notre Dame (10th): The Fighting Irish are the only team on FSU's schedule with a Top 10 offense (10) and defense (9). They return a significant portion of a defense that ranked 5th nationally in yards-per-play last season and add talented Duke transfer Riley Leonard at QB.

• Clemson (14th): Ranked inside the Top 15 in both offense (15) and defense (13). Clemson's defense is expected to be strong as usual, but much depends on the development of former five-star QB Cade Klubnik.

• Miami (19th): Despite lacking a recent success on the field, Miami's strong recruiting history and high returning production (Top 30) elevate their ranking. The Hurricanes added talented transfer QB Cam Ward.

• SMU (23rd): The Mustangs return 78% of their production from last year, ranking 11th nationally in this metric. They have a clear identity under head coach Rhett Lashlee and feature standout players like QB Preston Stone and pass rusher Elijah Roberts.

• Florida (33rd): The Gators face a tough schedule and rely on a young team from 2023 maturing. By the end of the season, they will have faced seven teams ranked inside the Top 25, including Top 15 teams like FSU, Georgia, Ole Miss, LSU, and Texas.

Other Notable Opponents:

• Memphis (39th): Led by Mike Norvell's former OL coach Ryan Silverfield, Memphis has one of the best QBs in the country in Seth Henigan and ranks as the No. 2 G5 program.

• Duke (47th): Despite losing key players and having a low returning production (59%), Duke remains in the Top 50 due to recent on-field success under new coach Manny Diaz.

• North Carolina (50th): UNC is reloading after an underwhelming period during the Drake Maye era. The Tar Heels need to build around new talents.

• California (52nd): Cal faces a tough travel schedule and will need to improve its porous defense. The offense, led by freshman Fernando Mendoza, shows promise.

• Georgia Tech (63rd): The Yellow Jackets boast a good offense (35th) but a poor defense (99th). Improvement is needed for a turnaround.

• Boston College (75th): BC returns most of its offense (75%) and has a playmaker in QB Thomas Castellanos, who showed potential last year.

• Charleston Southern (N/A): An unranked team that FSU is expected to handle without much difficulty.

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🏈 FSU's Elite Camp Visitor List Grows 📜 

Florida State's Elite Camp on June 9 is set to feature even more top-tier talent with the addition of four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, the nation's No. 1 LB. Hailing from Gainesville, Georgia, Griffin stands at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds.

Recruitment Journey:

- FSU Offer: Mike Norvell extended a scholarship offer last June after Griffin's impressive camp performance.

- Competing Schools: Griffin will also camp at North Carolina (June 2), Clemson (June 5), and USC (June 13-16).

- Top Offers: 30 programs have extended offers, including Notre Dame, Alabama, Auburn, and Florida.

- Current Leader: Georgia Bulldogs, per the 247Sports Crystal Ball.

- Stats: 50 tackles, 20 TFL, 9 sacks, 2 FF, 2 PBU.

- Top247 Ranking: No. 15 overall, No. 1 LB, No. 1 player in Georgia.

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🏈 FSU's Defensive Tackle Recruiting Push 🌟

Led by longtime assistant coach Odell Haggins, Florida State is making a push for three key defensive tackle prospects with official visits in June. Here are the highlights:

Four-star DT Myron Charles

- Recruitment: FSU, Miami, USC, UF

- FSU Connection: Close with Haggins, values FSU's development approach and personal recruitment style.

- Outlook: FSU remains strong, with Miami as the primary competition.

Four-star DT Kevin Wynn

- Recruitment: FSU, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida

- FSU Connection: Early connection with Haggins, frequent campus visits.

- Outlook: Georgia is a rising competitor; FSU needs to emphasize relationships and development.

Four-star DT Jarquez Carter

- Recruitment: FSU, Ohio State, Georgia, UCF, Miami, Penn State

- FSU Connection: Personal relationship with Haggins since eighth grade.

- Outlook: UCF and Miami have recent visits; official visits are crucial for FSU to make a strong impression.

Bonus Target: Five-star DT Justus Terry

- Current Commitment: USC

- FSU Connection: Genuine bond with Haggins and recruiter Alex Atkins.

- Outlook: Official visit to FSU planned; recruitment efforts ramping up, don't count out the Seminoles.

Florida State is determined to land these standout defensive tackles, leveraging strong coaching relationships and a proven track record of player development.

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🏀 FSU Women’s Basketball Adds Sydney Bowles from Texas A&M 🔄 

Florida State Women's Basketball Head Coach Brooke Wyckoff has announced another significant addition to the 2024-25 roster, welcoming guard Sydney Bowles from Texas A&M.

Player Profile:

- Height: 6-foot

- Position: Guard

- Previous School: Texas A&M

- Hometown: Lithonia, Ga.

Achievements:

- Freshman Year: Started all 29 games, SEC All-Freshman Team, led Texas A&M in total points (264), 3-point field goals made (52), and minutes per game (29.4).

- SEC Tournament 2023: Averaged 15.7 points, 48% shooting.

- Sophomore Year: Averaged 3.5 points and 2.0 rebounds.

Coach Wyckoff's Comments:

"Sydney brings experience at the highest level in college, making our roster even more competitive. We are extremely excited to welcome her to our Seminole Family!"

Additional Offseason Additions:

- Malea Williams: Graduate forward, Cincinnati

- Raiane Dias Dos Santos: Redshirt freshman guard, Gulf Coast State College

- Morelia Chavez: Junior forward, Eastern Arizona College

The Seminoles enter the 2024-25 season with 12 student-athletes, including returning stars All-American Ta'Niya Latson, Makayla Timpson, and O'Mariah Gordon.

And that’s a wrap!

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