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Lots of sports in action and we’ve got all the score predictions for you at the very end:

🏐 Resilience on Display: FSU Volleyball pulled off a stunning comeback against No. 15 Georgia Tech, snapping an eight-game losing streak and earning their fourth top-25 win this season.

⚽ Heartbreak in the NCAA Tournament: FSU Soccer’s championship run ends in penalties against Vanderbilt, but not before another historic season of dominance and accolades.

🏀 Hoops on Fire: Men’s Basketball secures a decisive win over Temple in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off, with standout performances from Jamir Watkins and Malique Ewin.

🎾 Tennis Excellence: FSU’s Rihane and Bulte advance to the NCAA Doubles Semifinals, continuing their winning streak and solidifying a record-breaking All-American year for the program.

🏃‍♀️ Cross Country Nationals: The No. 18 FSU Women’s Cross Country team prepares for the NCAA Championships after a strong regional showing and electric team synergy.

🏈 Charleston Southern Visitor Preview: A full breakdown of the official and unofficial visitors for this weekend’s game, as FSU looks to bolster recruiting momentum.

🏈 Score Predictions Galore: Insights from Noles247, Tomahawk Nation, and more as the Seminoles aim for their second win of the season against Charleston Southern.

🏐 Noles Snap Streak in Thrilling Upset Over No. 15 Georgia Tech 🏐

Florida State volleyball (19-8, 11-6) pulled off a dramatic five-set victory over No. 15 Georgia Tech (20-6, 12-5) on Friday night at Tully Gym. The 25-13, 15-25, 21-25, 26-24, 15-10 win ended an eight-game losing streak against the Yellow Jackets and marked FSU’s fourth top-25 victory of the season.

🔑 Match Highlights:

• Resilient Rally: Down 2-1 in sets, the Seminoles clawed their way back in the fourth set after overcoming a 15-8 deficit to force a decisive fifth set.

• Clutch Moments: Taylor Head’s late-game kills and Audrey Koenig’s record-breaking 24th consecutive match with double-digit kills fueled the comeback.

• Defensive Stand: The Noles turned the tide with scrappy plays, highlighted by a game-changing long rally in the fifth set that sent Tully Gym into a frenzy.

🎙️ Stat Leaders:

• Audrey Koenig: 18 kills, 13 digs, and her school record-breaking streak of 24 matches with double-digit kills.

• Taylor Head: 23 digs and crucial late-game kills.

• Khori Louis: 15 kills on 26 attempts and 4 blocks.

• Kenna Phelan: Career-high 30 assists.

🏐 What’s Next:
FSU will host Clemson on Sunday for Senior Day, with first serve scheduled for 1 p.m. on ACCNX.

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⚽ FSU Soccer Falls to Vanderbilt in NCAA Second Round ⚽

Florida State’s soccer season came to a dramatic end in a penalty shootout loss to Vanderbilt during the second round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Despite an intense effort, the Seminoles finished their historic season with a 15-2-4 record.

🔑 Match Highlights:

• Quick Start: Marianyela Jiménez opened the scoring in the first minute with a stunning shot into the bottom left corner.

• Dudley’s Heroics: Sophomore Jordynn Dudley equalized with an incredible solo effort for her ninth goal of the season.

• Late Drama: Kameron Simmonds curled in a free-kick equalizer with under 10 minutes left to send the game into overtime.

📊 Game Breakdown:

• Dominance in Numbers: FSU outshot Vanderbilt 15-2 in the second half but was denied by a heroic nine-save performance from Vanderbilt’s keeper.

• Heartbreak in Penalty Kicks: The Seminoles converted their first three penalty attempts but were ultimately denied on their final two.

🏆 Season Accomplishments:

• ACC Dominance: The Seminoles claimed their 11th ACC Tournament title, marking their fifth consecutive championship—tied for the second-longest streak in conference history.

• Offensive Firepower: With 70 goals, FSU tied for the third-most in program history and notched their second consecutive season of 70+ goals.

• Individual Honors: Four Seminoles earned All-ACC recognition, and Taylor Huff was named ACC Tournament MVP.

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🏀 FSU Men’s Basketball Tops Temple in Hall of Fame Tip-Off 🏀

Junior Malique Ewin and senior Jamir Watkins delivered standout performances to lead Florida State to a 78-69 victory over Temple in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena. The win pushes the Seminoles to an impressive 5-1 start to the season.

🔑 Game Highlights:

• Ewin Shines: Malique Ewin earned MVP honors with a career-high 15 points and nine rebounds, scoring 12 of his points in the second half to secure the victory.

• Watkins’ Impact: Jamir Watkins led all Seminole scorers with 19 points, marking his 21st consecutive game with a steal and playing his 100th career game.

• Strong Finish: FSU used a 25-12 run late in the first half to take a lead they would never relinquish, entering halftime up 39-33.

📊 Team Stats:

• Balanced Scoring: Ten Seminoles entered the scoring column, with Chandler Jackson adding 10 points and Daquan Davis chipping in eight.

• Defensive Prowess: FSU held Temple to 11 points below their season average, limited them to just 5 of 21 from three-point range, and blocked six shots.

• Rebounding Edge: The Seminoles outrebounded Temple 39-34, showcasing their control on the glass.

🛡 Defensive Standouts:

• Taylor Bol Bowen: Anchored the defense with three blocked shots.

• Daquan Davis & Justin Thomas: Contributed two steals each, emphasizing FSU’s defensive intensity.

🏀 Next Up:
Florida State will face UMass in their second game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN2 as the Seminoles aim to maintain their winning momentum.

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🎾 FSU Doubles Duo Advances to NCAA Semifinals 🎾

Florida State’s Youcef Rihane and Alex Bulte continued their impressive run at the NCAA Men's Tennis Individual Championships, advancing to the doubles semifinal with a thrilling 5-7, 6-2, 1-0 (7) victory over Wake Forest’s Luciano Tacchi and Luca Pow.

🔑 Match Highlights:

• Second Set Comeback: After dropping the first set, the Seminole pair rallied from a 4-4 tie in the second set, holding serve at love and winning a decisive deuce point to force a third-set super-tiebreaker.

• Super-Tiebreaker Showdown: Despite an early 2-0 deficit, Rihane and Bulte stormed back, taking control with a 6-3 lead and fending off Wake Forest’s late pushes for a 10-7 victory.

• Winning Streak: The duo extended their win streak to six matches, including three consecutive victories in the NCAA Tournament.

🎖 All-America Honors:

• Rihane, Bulte, and Corey Craig’s strong performances in the tournament secured All-America status, bringing FSU’s 2024 total to a program-record five honorees. The Seminoles now boast 12 All-Americans in program history.

📊 Singles Update:

• Corey Craig: The Boston University transfer and 2024 Patriot League Player of the Year fell in the singles quarterfinals to Wake Forest’s No. 26 Dhakshineswar Suresh, 6-3, 6-2. Craig capped his stellar fall debut with an 8-2 record and a career-best win over the nation’s No. 11-ranked singles player.

🚨 Next Up:

• Rihane and Bulte will face the winner of the Michigan-UCLA quarterfinal match in Saturday’s semifinals. Match times will be announced once all pairings are finalized.

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🏃‍♀️ FSU Women's Cross Country Heads to NCAA Championships 🏃‍♀️

The No. 18 Florida State women’s cross country team has secured an at-large bid to compete in the 2024 NCAA Championships, set for November 23 in Madison, Wisconsin.

📅 Event Details:

• Race Date: November 23

• Location: Thomas Zimmer Championship Course, Madison, Wisconsin

• Broadcast: Coverage begins at 9:30 a.m. ET on ESPNU

• Race Time: Women’s 6k at 10:20 a.m. ET

🏆 Road to Nationals:

• The Seminoles earned their spot with a strong third-place finish at the NCAA South Region Championships, fueled by four All-Region performances and a team total of 164 points.

• FSU climbed to No. 18 in the USTFCCCA national rankings following their regional success.

🔥 Top Performers:

• Agnes McTighe: 4th place, 19:56.1

• Bieke Schipperen: 5th place, 20:03.8

• Elizabeth Barlow: 17th place, 20:25.4

• Brooke Mullins: 20th place, 20:28.2

💬 From Coach Cody Halsey:
“The girls are excited, they’re confident, and I believe they are ready to do something pretty special. Each week, we came together more as a team, and I feel their synergy. The vibes are electric. We are ready to leave it all out there one more time this cross country season. I’m incredibly proud of their tenacity, dedication, and trust in the process as well as in each other.”

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🏈 FSU Football Visitor Preview for Charleston Southern Game 🏈

Florida State is set to host a mix of official and unofficial visitors for their matchup against Charleston Southern on Saturday, November 23. With the Early Signing Period just weeks away, this weekend offers a key opportunity to solidify commitments and make progress with future targets.

📅 Game Details:

• Opponent: Charleston Southern

• Kickoff Time: 1:30 p.m. ET

• Broadcast: ACC Network Extra

Official Visitors:

1. Darryll Desir – 3-star Edge (FSU commitment)

2. Mandrell Desir – 3-star Edge (FSU commitment)

3. Jordan Scott – 3-star WR (Arizona State commitment)

4. Brunno Reus – 3-star K (FSU commitment)

Unofficial Visitors:

🔹 Class of 2026:

• Jonaz Walton – 4-star RB

• Keeyun Chapman – 4-star WR (UCF commit)

• Brody Jones – 3-star WR

• Kameron Cody – 3-star DL

• Jarius Rodgers – 4-star Edge

🔹 Class of 2027:

• Brayden Tyson – 4-star RB/ATH

• Trayvis Hunter – WR

• Jimmy Kalis – OT

• Mason Thomas – DL

🔹 Class of 2028:

• Robert Brown – OL

• Carl Noisette – OL/DL

🔹 Other Standouts:

• Cortez Redding – 4-star S (2026)

• Jamarrion Gordon – 3-star S (2026, UCF commit)

• Peyton Dyer – 3-star CB (2026, South Carolina commit)

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🏈 FSU vs. Charleston Southern: Score Predictions 🏈

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of score predictions for Saturday’s game against Charleston Southern, sorted by contributors and outlets:

Noles247 Staff Predictions

• Clay Fink: FSU 30, CSU 10

• Brett Nevitt: FSU 27, CSU 6

• Dane Draper: FSU 38, CSU 3

• Trey Rowland: FSU 34, CSU 9

• Coach Adam Brown: FSU 28, CSU 6

• Brendan Sonnone: FSU 30, CSU 13

• Kevin Little: FSU 20, CSU 6

• Chris Nee: FSU 37, CSU 10

• Zach Blostein: FSU 28, CSU 10

Tomahawk Nation Prognosticators

• NoleThruandThru: FSU 30, CSU 17

• Matt Minnick: FSU 27, CSU 13

• Jordan Silversmith: FSU 28, CSU 6

• Jon Marchant: FSU 31, CSU 13

• Frank DNole: FSU 41, CSU 17

• Perry Kostidakis: FSU 31, CSU 10

Key Insights from Predictions

• Most Common FSU Score: 30 points (predicted by Fink, Sonnone, and NoleThruandThru)

• Closest Predicted Margin: FSU wins by 24 points (Clay Fink, Chris Nee)

• Largest Predicted Margin: FSU wins by 35 points (Dane Draper)

• Lowest Scoring Game: FSU 20, CSU 6 (Kevin Little)

• Highest Scoring Game: FSU 41, CSU 17 (Frank DNole)

Consensus Themes

• Florida State is expected to exceed 21 points for the first time this season.

• The offensive struggles of both teams are noted, but the talent disparity leans heavily in FSU's favor.

• Predictions consistently reflect an anticipated victory for the Seminoles, albeit with varying margins.

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And that’s a wrap!

From thrilling comebacks and heartbreaking finishes to preparing for national championships and revitalizing the gridiron, it’s been a week packed with stories of resilience and determination.

As the Seminoles look to end the fall season on a high, we’ll be here to cover every spike, sprint, and score along the way.

Stay tuned, stay spirited, and as always, Go Noles! 🏹✨