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The No. 18 Florida State softball team (28-10, 9-3) pulled out a tough 4-3 win over Louisville (23-16, 4,8) on Sunday afternoon at Ulmer Stadium in Louisville, Ky.

Louisville struck first as they plated one run in the bottom of the first with a single. Runs became hard to come by as both pitching staffs settled in with neither team scoring another run until the fourth inning.

FSU got on the board in the top of the fourth inning as Amaya Ross hit a ball to right field that was dropped by the right fielder to bring home both Michaela Edenfield and Jahni Kerr to give the Noles the lead.

The Cardinals struck again in the bottom of the fifth with two runs of their own, but the Seminoles struck right back in the top of the sixth to regain the lead. With runners on first and second, Katie Dack hit a ground ball to the shortstop who made an errant throw to try to get the force out at third allowing both Kennedy Harp and Isa Torres to score to give FSU the lead.

Ashtyn Danley retired the side in order in the bottom of the sixth, but the Cardinals weren't going out without a fight in the bottom of the seventh. Louisville got the winning run on second base, but Makenna Reid came in on her 20th birthday and got the final two outs to secure the win.

Reid picked up her first save of the season while Danley moved to 8-3 on the year. The combo of Emma WIlson, Danley and Reid stifled the Louisville offense as the Seminole pitchers allowed just three hits while striking out five.

FSU will return home next Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a series against Notre Dame.

This would be the biggest loss (to date) for FSU in the offseason

For the second straight week, the Florida State baseball team finds itself in a weekend series rubber match.

After the Seminoles (25-5, 6-5 in ACC) won Friday's series opener at Boston College 12-4, the Eagles (17-12, 6-8) struck back with a walk-off 7-6 win in 11 innings Saturday to even the series. Now, the teams face off Sunday at noon (ACC Network Extra) with the weekend series on the line.

Bob's recap of Saturday's loss
My recap of Friday's win

With Cam Leiter scratched from the weekend rotation this week and the other two starters moved up a day, FSU did not announce a starter for Sunday's series finale until Sunday morning when the starting lineup was posted.

FSU is set to give junior left-handed pitcher Carson Dorsey (2-2, 4.43 ERA over 20.1 innings) his first career start in the series finale. For as taxing as FSU's five-game week without one of its weekend starters has been, Dorsey hasn't thrown since Tuesday's win over Jacksonville.

Dorsey has allowed four home runs this season including three grand slams. However, he's also struck out 31 batters this season (13.9 Ks per 9).

Boston College is expected to start LHP A.J. Colarusso (3-2, 5.50 ERA) on the mound.

It's expected to be another chilly day in Massachusetts with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. However, chance of precipitation is low after it rained throughout Saturday's game.

Updates will be shared here once the game gets underway.

Final 14-9 good guys. Very physical game (of course). First-round bye in the conference tournament next weekend. Tourney champ gets automatic bid to national-champ tourney.

The Osceola's Charles Fishbein and Nick Carlisle are in Miami working the Rivals Elite Camp. DE Javion Hilson, OL Ziyare Addison, OL Max Buchanan, ATH Trey Brown and DT Jarquez Carter are just a few of FSU's 2025 target that will be participating today. The guys will be posting videos of prospects going through drills and will be conducting some interviews and posting those as well. We will also have updates from Rivals National Recruiting Analyst John Garcia. Please check-in throughout the day.

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Florida State is hosting around two dozen prospects from the 2025, 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes today as it holds a closed scrimmage in Doak Campbell Stadium. Below is a photo gallery of the prospects arriving on-campus. We hope to have to updates/interviews from several of the prospects later today.

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FSU sophomore Lottie Woad comes from behind in getting birdies on 15, 17 and 18 to win by one stroke at Augusta National. Fantastic performance. Mirabel Ting made the cut and showed well. Quite a squad Amy Bond has put together.

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The No. 4 Florida State beach volleyball team completed an undefeated weekend at the Unconquered Invitational. The Seminoles now hold a 25-5 record with three matches left in the regular season.

The Seminoles opened day two of the tournament against UAB. FSU defeated the Blazers in two sets on four courts. On court two, Alli Hansen and Taylor Head came up short in a tightly contested first set, but rebounded to earn a three-set victory and complete the team sweep, 22-24, 21-15, 15-13.

Florida State then finished off the weekend with a 3-0 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Maddie Anderson and Hansen claimed the first point, winning court one 2-0. Carra Sassack and Kaileigh Truslow then gave the Seminoles a 2-0 advantage over the Islanders as they won court five 21-17, 21-14. Audrey Koenig and Raelyn White completed the 3-0 victory by earning the winning point on court three.

Florida State will travel to San Luis Obispo, California, next week to compete in the Center of Effort Tournament. The Seminoles open play Friday against Cal Poly at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time, followed by UCLA at 7:15 p.m. FSU will finish the regular season against LMU on Saturday at 3:45 p.m. Live stats will be available on Seminoles.com.

Florida State 5, UAB 0

1. Maddie Anderson/Alexis Durish (FSU) def. Arden Copping/Jasmine Haas (UAB) 21-17, 21-13
2. Alli Hansen/Taylor Head (FSU) def. Isabel Davis/Jessica Ennis (UAB) 22-24, 21-15, 15-13
3. Audrey Koenig/Raelyn White (FSU) def. Olivia Chychrun/Brooke Pertuit (UAB) 22-20, 21-17
4. Kaeli Crews/Maddie Trusty (FSU) def. Madeline Sigmon/Olivia Stant (UAB) 21-18, 21-17
5. Madison Binkley/Kaileigh Truslow (FSU) def. Addison Atkins/Lauren Mohler (UAB) 21-14, 21-14

Florida State 3, TAMCC 0

1. Maddie Anderson/Alli Hansen (FSU) def. Kristin Bobay/Madison Morrow (TAMCC) 21-14, 21-16
2. Alexis Durish/Taylor Head (FSU) vs. Cassie Dodd/Chloe Tome (TAMCC) 18-21, Unfinished
3. Audrey Koenig/Raelyn White (FSU) def. Hannah Doyle/Stephanie Young (TAMCC) 21-17, 21-19
4. Madison Binkley/Makenna Wolfe (FSU) vs. Tori Johnson/Raven Jordan (TAMCC) 22-20, Unfinished
5. Carra Sassack/Kaileigh Truslow (FSU) def. Elizabeth Cortez/Kela Moreno (TAMCC) 21-17, 21-14

FSU wins 8-4 at Louisville on Saturday:

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It sounds like DJ Uiagalelei's comprehension of FSU's offense is starting to catch up to his impressive arm talent. Mike Norvell says Saturday's second scrimmage was his best day of spring so far.

"He operated at a very, very high level."

Florida State (25-4, 6-4 ACC) seeks to win its third ACC series when the Seminoles take on Boston College (16-12, 5-8) on Saturday at noon (ACC Network Extra). The Seminoles have won ACC series against Notre Dame and Louisville and were swept at Clemson.

In 2023, FSU only took two ACC series (Pitt in February and Louisville in May). As we've often charted the statistical improvement of FSU - total wins, total home runs, etc. - this feels like an easy and presumed mark to surpass but one that also should be appreciated. And FSU can claim the season series win over Florida.

RHP Conner Whittaker (4-0, 5.03 ERA) is on the mound for FSU. He has 33 strikeouts and allowed just eight walks in 34 innings.

BC will start RHP John West (1-1, 4.66 ERA).

Curt has a wrap up of Friday's 12-4 win over BC.

Chat with us and subscribers and we'll have updates in the thread below from game 2.

After his visit to Florida on Friday, this might be one of the most important visits of the weekend.
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Here's a full transcript from Mike Norvell's press conference after this morning's second FSU scrimmage of spring camp. A lot of praise for DJ Uiagalelei, the response from the wide receivers and the defensive line.

Florida State's second spring scrimmage is being held Saturday morning with a host of visiting recruits in Tallahassee to observe.

Media are not permitted to observe the scrimmages, but head coach Mike Norvell will be joining us on Zoom at approximately 12:30 p.m. to recap the scrimmage, who stood out and more as FSU passes the halfway point and concludes the third week of spring camp.

We'll have updates below on what Norvell shares.

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The No. 4 Florida State beach volleyball team finished day one of the Unconquered Invitational 3-0 on Friday. The Seminoles now hold a season record of 23-5.

In the opening match, Florida State defeated UNF by a final score of 4-1. Just as the Ospreys earned their point on court five, FSU won court four in two quick sets. As Florida State gained the advantage by winning court three, seniors Alli Hansen and Taylor Head went into a third set. Hansen and Head would earn a 15-9 victory that gave the Noles the match-deciding point.

Florida State then took the court to play No. 14 FIU. Carra Sassack and Kaileigh Truslow would strike first, winning court five in two quick sets. On court four, Makenna Wolfe and Maddie Truslow would drop a tight first set, but come back to win two straight sets and win the court in a gritty performance. Audrey Koenig and Raelyn White would make quick work of the Panthers on court three, winning the match 21-10, 21-9. Halfway through the first set on court one, the Seminoles would medically forfeit, giving the Panthers their point. Hansen and Head would then win the final match of the duel that was highlighted by an exciting second set that would end with a score of 23-21.

The Seminoles’ final match of the day was against North Alabama. Kaeli Crews would make her first appearance of the day and make a large impact on the match. Crews and Truslow would win the first match of the duel in two sets. Hansen and Head would then win out on court two, claiming the match 21-19, 21-16. Koenig and White would then win out as well, while Anderson and Durish almost simultaneously won court one. McKenna Flaherty and Arianna Bergner would then complete the sweep, winning court five 21-14, 21-16. Following the duel, Florida State recognized its eight seniors as part of senior weekend.

Florida State opens play on Saturday against UAB at 10:15 a.m. The Seminoles will then finish the weekend against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at 2:45 p.m. Live stats will be available on Seminoles.com.

#4 Florida State 4, UNF 1

1. Maddie Anderson/Alexis Durish (FSU) def. Taylor Pierce/Michaela Rezentes (UNF) 24-22, 21-14
2. Alli Hansen/Taylor Head (FSU) def. Madison Espy/Presley Murray (UNF) 21-17, 19-21, 15-9
3. Makenna Wolfe/Maddie Trusty (FSU) def. Mariana Feliciano/McKenzie Murphy (UNF) 21-12, 21-19
4. Audrey Koenig/Raelyn White (FSU) def. Cameron Humphries/Hayden Woolridge (UNF) 21-14, 21-11
5. Katie Camp/Iris Fletcher (UNF) def. Angeline Bergner/McKenna Flaherty (FSU) 21-18, 21-19

#4 Florida State 4, #16 FIU 1

1. Giada Bianchi/Reka Orsi Toth (FIU) def. Alexis Durish/Maddie Anderson - Retired
2. Alli Hansen/Taylor Head (FSU) def. Lisa Luini/Alice Pratesi (FIU) 21-15, 23-21
3. Audrey Koenig/Raelyn White (FSU) def. Zuzanna Bielak/Lucie Pokorna (FIU) 21-10, 21-9
4. Maddie Trusty/Makenna Wolfe (FSU) def. Kendra Brown/Lauren Huggins (FIU) 18-21, 21-12, 15-10
5. Carra Sassack/Kaileigh Truslow (FSU) def. Zoe Cahill/Maria Vinatea (FIU) 21-11, 21-17

#4 Florida State 5, UNA 0

1. Maddie Anderson/Alexis Durish (FSU) def. Paula Klemperer/Taylor Seney (UNA) 21-19, 21-12
2. Alli Hansen/Taylor Head (FSU) def. Katy Floyd/Selma Robinson (UNA) 21-19, 21-16
3. Audrey Koenig/Raelyn White (FSU) def. Ryenne Gepford/Mackenzie Martin (UNA) 21-14, 21-10
4. Kaeli Crews/Maddie Trusty (FSU) def. Grace Austin/Kaitlyn Holbrook (UNA) 21-12, 21-16
5. Arianna Bergner/McKenna Flaherty (FSU) def. Jelena Girod/Sarah Larkin Lewis (UNA) 21-14, 21-16

Javar Bowden has been in town multiple times and he got his FSU offer on the last trip. Was at UF on Friday and added that one, among others, too.

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The No. 18 Florida State softball team (26-10, 7-3 ACC) came up just short against Louisville (23-14, 4-6) by a score of 5-4 on Friday night at Ulmer Stadium in Louisville, Ky.

The Seminoles jumped on the board early as Kaley Mudge opened the game with a walk, and Kalei Harding hit one into the gap for her 12th double of the season to put the Noles up 1-0 after the first inning.

FSU kept the bats going in the second inning has Jahni Kerr led off with a double, and after a walk by Devyn Flaherty, Mudge continued her perfect week with a double to left center field to give the Noles a 2-0 lead. Mudge is currently 6-for-6 in her last three games and has driven in three runs.

After Makenna Reid held the Cardinals hitless for the first three innings, Louisville was able to tied the game on a two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Cardinals would add two more runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead.

FSU responded in the top of the six as Kerr picked up her second hit of the night, and Katie Dack drew a walk to put runners on for the Noles. With Autumn Belviy and Amaya Ross coming in to run for Dack and Kerr, FSU had two runners in scoring position with two outs for Devyn Flaherty. Flaherty hit a ground ball that got away from the first baseman allowing Belviy and Ross to sprint home to tie the game.

FSU had a chance to take the lead in the top of the seventh but were unable to score a runner from third with one out.

The Cardinals took advantage and used a two-out single for the walk-off victory.

Game two of the series will be Saturday at 1 p.m. on ACCNX.

Here are some of the prospects that are expected to be in attendance at FSU's scrimmage on Saturday morning.

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The busiest week of Florida State baseball's 2024 regular season concludes with a trip north for a weekend series at Boston College.

The series times have shifted and Friday's series opener is now set for a 1 p.m. start at Eddie Pellagrini Diamond in Brighton, Mass. Also shifted has been FSU's weekend rotation. Cam Leiter is not expected to pitch this weekend for the Seminoles, meaning Jamie Arnold and Conner Whittaker are both moving up a day to Friday and Saturday, respectively. Sunday's starter remains TBA.

FSU shuffling weekend rotation

Arnold (5-1, 0.66 ERA) enters the eighth weekend of the season with the best earned run average in the country, having allowed just three earned runs over 40.2 innings so far this season. He's struck out 60 batters while walking just nine through seven starts this season.

This weekend series at BC is expected to provide probably the coldest games that the Seminoles will play this season. It's expected to be in the low to mid 40s throughout Friday's game and Saturday and Sunday both have forecasted high temperatures in the 40s as well with a low temperature forecast of 35 degrees.

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Feature story on FSU reliever Joe Charles' remarkable journey

FSU baseball's offense exploded for nine runs over the fifth and sixth innings to give Jamie Arnold his sixth win of the season in the series opener at Boston College.

FSU is 25-4 (6-4 in ACC) and goes for the series win Saturday at noon.

There were going to be growing pains this spring at tight end. How could there not be with the departure of Jaheim Bell to the NFL Draft as well as Markeston Douglas and Preston Daniel to the transfer portal.

Bell and Douglas were two of the more dynamic body types in the room, capable of winning one-on-one matchups and grabbing downfield catches or being options in the red zone. At the midpoint of the spring, Florida State’s tight end group is lacking a game breaker but also embracing a blue-collar mindset.

“The scrimmage was what stood out to me,” tight ends coach Chris Thomsen said of FSU’s first scrimmage on Saturday. “We caught 16 balls spread out among five guys. Just to see those guys go out and perform in that first scrimmage the way you want them to catching the football.”

That production is a good sign as the tight end can often be an outlet for a quarterback under pressure, who looks to a check-down pass to a running back or a tight end over the middle. The next step for nearly every tight end in the room is working to be as adept at catching the ball as they are as a blocker (and vice versa).

Dunham is a Rivals250 DE for the 2026 class. It's only his 9th offer so Florida State might be in on the earlier side of a kid that could blow up by this time next year.
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Included is a note on 2026 RB Amari Clemons of Marianna. From Rivals' John Garcia:

The running back position has dealt through its knocks relative to its importance and longevity in football, but at every level, backs with home run type ability still resonate.

In the state of Florida, there are well-documented prep talents at the position in the class of 2025, 2026 and beyond -- but there is another group of backs emerging beyond the large metro areas of the state.

Rivals takes a closer look at three making recruiting noise this spring: