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Another loaded Saturday for the Noles and we’re here to get you caught up!

Here’s what we’ve got on the docket this Sunday morning:

🌩️ FSU vs. NC State Game Canceled Due to Field Conditions and Weather System 

Saturday's game was canceled due to poor field conditions and impending weather, but fans can exchange their tickets for any remaining home game.

🎾 Seminoles Advance to Super Regionals with Victory Over UCF 

The men's tennis team advanced to the Super Regionals with a 4-1 victory over UCF in the Tallahassee Regional.

🏐 Seminoles Fall to Cal Poly in NCAA Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals 

FSU beach volleyball's NCAA Tournament run ended in the quarterfinals after a 3-1 defeat to Cal Poly.

🥎 FSU Softball Drops Regular Season Finale to Syracuse 

FSU softball missed out on the ACC Regular Season Championship with a 13-5 loss to Syracuse.

🎾 FSU Women's Tennis Falls to Georgia in NCAA Tournament 

Despite winning the doubles point, FSU women's tennis lost 4-1 to Georgia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

🌟 Five-star OL Solomon Thomas Stands Strong on FSU Commitment 🌟

Five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas remains committed to Florida State, valuing the team's leadership and the supportive relationship with offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, despite efforts from other programs to sway him.

❌ FSU vs. NC State Game Canceled Due to Field Conditions and Weather System ⛈️ 

Game two of the Florida State vs. NC State baseball series scheduled for Saturday was canceled due to poor field conditions and the forecast of an impending weather system. The game will not be rescheduled.

🎫 Ticket Information

Fans holding tickets for Saturday's game can use them to receive a general admission ticket to any remaining home game this season.

⚾️ Sunday Game Details

Sunday's game is still scheduled, with a new start time of 12:30 p.m. Florida State will recognize its graduating players in a pre-game ceremony. The first 500 fans to arrive will receive an FSU baseball koozie.

🎾 Seminoles Advance to Super Regionals with Victory Over UCF 🎾

The No. 10 seed Florida State men's tennis team punched their ticket to the Super Regionals with a commanding 4-1 win over UCF in the Tallahassee Regional.

🔥 Competitive Start

The match began with a tight doubles contest, where UCF took the first point after a close 6-4 victory on Court 1. Loris Pourroy and Youcef Rihane secured a 6-3 win on Court 2, but the Knights ultimately clinched the doubles point, putting FSU behind 1-0 heading into singles play.

🌟 Strong Singles Performance

FSU rebounded with dominant performances in singles:

• Jamie Connel: Quickly tied the match with a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 3, bringing momentum back to the Seminoles.

• Loris Pourroy: Secured a commanding 6-3, 6-0 victory at No. 2, giving FSU the lead.

• Youcef Rihane: Extended FSU's advantage to 3-1 with a solid 6-3, 6-3 win on Court 4.

• Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc: Clinched the match for FSU, winning 6-4, 6-2 at No. 1.

⛈️ Weather Delays

The Seminoles were leading on all six courts when a lightning warning delayed play, leading to a two-hour pause before the match was moved indoors to resume.

🎾 Regional Dominance

With this victory, FSU advances to their second Super Regional in three years, marking their fifth appearance among the last 16 teams in the NCAA Tournament in program history.

🔜 Next Opponent

Florida State will face either No. 7 seed Tennessee or Memphis in the Super Regional, with the match location, date, and time to be announced after the matchups are finalized.

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🏐 Seminoles Fall to Cal Poly in NCAA Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals 🏐

The No. 4 Florida State beach volleyball team saw their NCAA Tournament run come to an end in a 3-1 defeat to No. 5 Cal Poly in the quarterfinals.

⚔️ Tight Opening Sets 

The match started evenly across three courts, with each set extending beyond the usual 21 points to determine the winner.

🌟 Cal Poly's Strong Start 

The Mustangs took an early lead by winning on court three (11-21, 11-21) and followed with a victory on court two (17-21, 12-21), going up 2-0.

💪 Anderson Shines

Maddie Anderson, concluding her FSU career ranked second in program history with 123 wins, secured the Seminoles' only point alongside Alexis Durish on court one, winning 22-20, 21-19.

⚔️ Battling Effort 

Caitlin Moon and Kaileigh Truslow fought hard on court five, narrowly losing the first set 20-22 before dropping the second 12-21, giving the Mustangs the match win.

🛑 Match Called 

Morgan Chacon and Skyler Germann were in control of court four, winning the first set 21-19 and leading 17-14 before the match was called.

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🥎 FSU Softball Drops Regular Season Finale to Syracuse 🥎

No. 14 Florida State softball concluded their regular season with a tough 13-5 loss to Syracuse, dropping two of three games in the series and missing out on the ACC Regular Season Championship.

⚡ Early Lead

FSU took an early 3-0 lead with Michaela Edenfield’s three-run home run, her 13th of the season, in the top of the first inning. Edenfield’s 40th RBI added an initial spark for the Seminoles.

⚔️ Syracuse's Big Inning

The Orange responded with a single run in the first and then exploded for eight runs in the second, capitalizing on multiple singles and two fielding errors to take a commanding 9-3 lead.

🚀 FSU’s Short-Lived Rally

In the top of the third, Kaley Mudge brought in two runs on a fielding error to cut the deficit to 9-5, but the Orange swiftly answered with four more runs in the fourth inning to extend their lead, thanks to an aggressive offense that featured walks, singles, and a double.

⚠️ Error-Prone Defense

The Seminoles committed three errors during the game, contributing to their struggles. Ross was responsible for two of them, with Flaherty accounting for the third.

⚾ Pitching Struggles

Allison Royalty took the loss, allowing six runs in 1.1 innings. Ashtyn Danley and Mimi Gooden also struggled to contain Syracuse, giving up a combined seven runs before Emma Wilson finished the game.

🔜 Next Up

Despite the loss, FSU heads into the ACC Tournament as the No. 2 seed. Their first game is scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m. at Duke University Softball Stadium in Durham, N.C., where the team will aim for a strong tournament run.

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🎾 FSU Women's Tennis Falls to Georgia in NCAA Tournament 🎾

No. 20 Florida State women's tennis faced a tough 4-1 loss against No. 7 Georgia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, ending their season.

🔥 Doubles Point Lead

The Seminoles took an early lead after securing the doubles point as the duo of Vic Allen and Millie Bissett, ranked 17th nationally, won 6-4 at No. 1 doubles. Anna Arkadianou and Ellie Schoppe clinched the doubles point with a 7-5 victory at No. 2 doubles.

⚔️ Georgia’s Singles Dominance

Georgia fought back strongly in the singles matches, winning four straight matches at No. 5, No. 6, No. 1, and No. 2 singles to clinch the victory.

🌟 Season Overview

Despite the loss, the Seminoles had a strong season with nine ranked victories. They advanced to their 20th ACC semifinal and made the NCAA Tournament's second round for the seventh straight year.

With several key players expected to return, FSU looks poised for another strong season next year.

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🌟 Five-star OL Solomon Thomas Stands Strong on FSU Commitment 🌟

In a recent interview, five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas discussed that his commitment to the Noles remains strong as he focuses on leading his team at Jacksonville Raines High School and improving his game in his final high school season.

🏈 Leadership on and off the Field

Thomas takes pride in guiding his teammates and leading by example at Jacksonville Raines High School, stating, "I think I mostly just have to lead by example... those who are really locked in are going to lock in with me."

🔍 Recruitment and Visits

Despite strong interest from other schools, Thomas has planned official visits to LSU, Florida, and Florida State, with FSU set to host the final visit. His bond with offensive coordinator and line coach Alex Atkins plays a key role in his commitment, as Thomas described, "Once you become one of his players, he truly adopts you as one of his own."

🌟 Strong Ties to FSU

Thomas appreciates the family-like atmosphere at FSU and the leadership of Coach Mike Norvell, saying, "He's a motivator, for sure... You walk into that building, you have a smile on your face by the end of the day."

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And that’s a wrap!

With the Seminoles excelling in the NCAA tournaments for tennis and beach volleyball, and battling hard in baseball and softball, this weekend highlighted the dedication and grit of our FSU athletes.

We'll be cheering them on in the upcoming Super Regionals and ACC Tournament as they continue to push for greatness.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and Go Noles!