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A complete game from the offense, defense and pitching led the No. 18 Florida State softball team (23-9, 6-2 ACC) to an 8-0 win in five innings over NC State (18-15, 1-10) in front of 1,089 fans at the Seminole Softball Complex on Friday evening.

FSU was in control from start to finish as Mimi Gooden stranded two runners on first and second to put a zero on the board for the Noles in the first inning. After a Jaysoni Beachum single, Kalei Harding stepped in and hit her seventh home run of the season and her 38th and 39th RBI of the season to give the Noles a 2-0 lead after one.

Walks by Isa Torres and Kaley Mudge and an infield single from Kennedy Harp loaded the bases for the red hot Beachum who delivered again with two more RBI to give FSU a commanding 4-0 lead after two innings. The Noles added one more run in the third on a sacrifice fly from Isa Torres to extend their lead to 5-0.

Gooden was terrific for the Noles as she retired eight consecutive batters spanning from the first inning to the third inning. The Wolfpack threatened in the top of the fourth with a single and double to put two runners in scoring position, but Emma Wilson came in and recorded two straight pop ups to get the Noles out of the inning.

The Wolfpack threatened in a strange top half of the fifth inning that took over 20 minutes with multiple delays and reviews. The Wolfpack loaded the bases with no outs, but Makenna Reid rose to the moment with a strikeout and two pop ups to keep the Wolfpack scoreless.

FSU took that momentum into the bottom of the fifth inning as Jahni Kerr and Torres hit back-to-back singles, and Harp hit her third home run of the season to end the game in five innings.

Beachum, Kerr and Harp each recorded two hits to lead the Seminoles while Harding, Torres and Michaela Edenfield each added a hit of their own.

Gooden was credited with the win to improve to 2-0 this season. She allowed just three hits in 3.1 innings while throwing just 34 pitches.

FSU will look for the series sweep on Saturday at noon on ACCNX.

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The No. 18 Florida State men’s swimming and diving team closed out the 2024 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships on Saturday night at the IU Natatorium.

In his final individual event as a Seminole, Peter Varjasi swam his personal best in the 100 free, setting the program record with a time of 41.86, finishing 18th.

Varjasi closes his career owning three FSU records (100 free, 200 free, 100 breast) and he is also a part of three relay records (800 free, 200 medley, 400 medley). He holds the most current records at six.

Varjasi, Mason Herbet, Tobias Schulrath, and Max Wilson competed in the 400 free relay but were disqualified due to an early exchange.

“It was a really great relay, but we were just a little early on the exchange,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “All in all, it was a great week. The men performed amazingly. It was an awesome ending to a great season to finish in the top 25.”

Wilson also competed in the 200 back, touching at 1:43.09 for 39th place.

For the first time in school history, the Seminoles had three divers competing on platform.

David Vargas led the way, scoring 341.45 finishing in 17th place, just shy of the final (343.60). Darwin Nolasco followed in 23rd, scoring 321.75. Jesco Helling was 38th at 274.50.

“All I can say, it’s been an incredible ride,” FSU head diving coach John Proctor said. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing and talented young people and coaches I’ve ever known. I want to thank all of Tallahassee and FSU for such a great opportunity. I want to thank all of the divers I had the privilege of withing with all these years. I especially want to thank this group of athletes for the last four years, especially the last three months. They gave me a sendoff I could not have scripted any better.”

The Seminoles finished the meet in 21st place with a total of 34 points. It is the highest finish since the Noles placed 14th in 2019.

Results

200 medley relay – 12th (1:23.49 )
800 free relay – 19th (6:18.35)
500 free – 36th, Yanchev (4:18.30)
200 IM - 32nd, Wilson (1:43.70) 33rd, Herbet (1:43.78)
1-meter diving – 35th, Nolasco (296.10)
200 free relay – 12th (1:16.09)
200 free – 39th, Yanchev (1:34.56)
100 breast – 13th, Varjasi (51.55)
100 back – 23rd, Wilson (45.44) 24th, Herbet (45.50)
3-meter – 31st – Vargas (325.55)
400 medley relay – 12th (3:03.82)
200 back – 39th – Wilson (1:43.09)
100 free – 18th – Varjasi (41.86)
Platform – 17th – Vargas (341.45), 23rd – Nolasco (321.75), 38th – Helling (274.50)
400 free relay - DQ

Another prospect that FSU had offered and had on-campus a couple of times over the last year has announced his commitment. 2025 AK Dear committed to Ole Miss. Not a surprise here either and FSU currently sits in a good spot with several 2025 RBs including Byron Louis. Another 2025 RB Ousmane Kromah has planned and official visit to FSU as has Louis. 2025 RB Iverson Howard is also planning to take an official visit with the Seminoles and Alvin Henderson was back on-campus two weeks ago.

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The Florida State outdoor track and field teams concluded a three-day weekend of competition at the Florida Relays on Saturday at the James G. Pressly Stadium at Percy Beard Track.

Ahmari Avin competed in the men’s discus throw, placing 13th with a career best of 45.98m. Ryan Driscoll followed in 20th at 41.30m.

Anthony Herrea finished 51st in the 800-meter dash at 1:53.33, followed by Zach Trotter in 55th at 1:54.29.

Kyvon Tatham placed eight in the triple jump, establishing a season best at 15.64m. LaQuan Ellis followed in 14th at 14.97m. Jayden-Louis Charles placed 15th, earning a season best at 14.85m. Xavion Lockwood rounded out the field for the Noles in 18th (13.89m).

“Today, my guys soared with determination and grace, showcasing their competitive spirit in the triple jump,” said assistant coach Leevan Sands. “I was extremely proud of them. It’s still early in the season and we still have a few minor things to work on but I’m confident to know that they will all come around when it matters the most. It’s good to have Xavion back competing with his teammates again.”

Bieke Schipperen finished in the top 50 in the women’s 800 at 2:13.44.

The Seminoles will compete at the Crimson Tide Invite in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 6.

Where in Sam Hill did this come from??

For the first time this season, the Florida State baseball team will play a rubber match of a weekend series Saturday afternoon.

After FSU (21-4, 4-4 in ACC) won Thursday night's game 8-3 and Louisville (17-10, 3-5) won 5-2 Friday night, the teams will face off in the series-deciding third game of the weekend Saturday at 2 p.m. (ACC Network Extra).

FSU will start junior right-handed pitcher Conner Whittaker (3-0, 4.97 ERA) in the series finale while the Cardinals turn to senior lefty Riley Phillips (1-1, 5.93). While this will be Whittaker's sixth start of the season, it will be just the second for Phillips, who has thrown just 13.2 innings this season, allowing nine runs on 15 hits.

There's also a few shake-ups in FSU's batting order for the final game of the series. DeAmez Ross is back starting in centerfield and atop the lineup after spending the last nine games out of the starting lineup due to injury. He came off the bench in both the first two games of the Louisville series. Additionally, freshman infielder Cal Fisher is set to make his first career start at shortstop and batting seventh in the FSU lineup in place of sophomore Alex Lodise.

FSU lineup:


Louisville lineup:



I'll have updates here throughout Saturday's game as FSU looks to win its second series of ACC play.

Through five spring practices, FSU's largely unproven wide receiver room has had glimpses of its remarkable potential.

These players have also struggled at times with consistency this spring, something Ron Dugans has been pushing his players to improve.

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The Florida State outdoor track and field teams continued to add to the list of postseason qualifiers on Friday at Florida Relays and Raleigh Relays.

On the women’s side, the Noles qualified for the NCAA Regional Championship in the 4x100 relay, turning in the 10th-fastest time in school history (43.46), behind Dajaz DeFrand, Liana Tyson, Kinya Johnson and Shenese Walker.

Their time is currently ranked third in the nation after placing second in prelims at the Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida.

“The women’s 4x100 relay were in late-season form for their first time together as a relay,” said track and field head coach Bob Braman. “Easily a regional qualifying time and a nationally ranked time for coach Kane’s crew.”

Tori Caroll finished 13th in the long jump with a mark of 5.85m.

Bieke Schipperen competed in the 1,500-meter, placing 12th with a time of 4:36.88. Lily Moore followed Shipperen in 21st with a career best.

Ava Povich placed fourth in the 5,000, with a time of 16:57.24. Rebecca Bergnes followed Povich with a lifetime best (17:06.13).

Martin Prodanov qualified for the postseason, placing sixth with the eight-fastest time in school history (3:42.89) in the 1,500.

“It was great to have Martin back,” added Braman. “That time will be right at regional qualifying, but he’s going to run much faster as the season progresses, and we clean up his tactics a bit.”

Jordan Turner earned a spot in postseason action in the men’s long jump invite, placing third with a mark of (7.80m). Curtis Williams followed Turner with an ACC standard of 7.42m. Jaiden Rollins rounded out the event in sixth at 7.05m.

“Really good outdoor opener for Jordan,” said Braman. “He competed well and easily got his NCAA Region qualifying mark.”

Cooper Crowell placed 16th in the hammer throw with a mark of 51.31m.

Lucas Bouquot competed in the 5,000m, placing sixth with a lifetime best of 14:22.18. Wynne Thomas followed Bouquot in seventh with a personal best of 14:28.96.

Agnes McTighe led the Noles at the Raleigh Relays placing 10th in the 5,000, clocking a lifetime best and eighth-fastest time in school history at 15:51.91. Her performance qualifies her for the ACC and NCAA Regional Championships.

Anna Senter competed in the 10,000, clocking a time of 35:05.16.

The Noles will conclude action on Saturday at the Florida Relays, starting with the men’s discus throw at 9 a.m.

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The No. 18 Florida State men’s swimming and diving team took home two All-American honors on Friday at the 2024 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships at the IU Natatorium.

Peter Varjasi finished 13th in the 100 breast before anchoring the 400 medley relay to an FSU record-setting performance and 12th-place finish.

Entering the meet seeded 18th at 3:05.15, the team of Max Wilson, Tommaso Baravelli, Tobias Schulrath and Varjasi won the heat, touching with a time of 3:03.82. The performance was the seventh All-American honor in school history in the race.

The Seminoles took down one of the oldest records in the book, erasing the standard that was set by Pavel Sankovich, Jared Pike, Connor Knight and Paul Murray at 3:04.47 in 2014.

“We could not be happier,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “These guys crushed it tonight. The record they broke was a very good one. I’m so proud of them.”

Prior to the relay, Varjasi earned his second career individual All-American accolade by taking 13th in the 100 breast at 51.55. Varjasi qualified 13th out of prelims after touching with a time of 51.69 just off his best (51.07).

Varjasi scores in the race at NCAA’s for the first time since 2015 when Jason Coombs finished ninth. Varjasi brings home the 10th All-American honor in the event in program history.

In prelims, Mason Herbet swam his personal best in the 100 back, touching at 45.50 for 24th place. His time keeps him fourth all-time in FSU history. Wilson clocked 45.44, placing just ahead in 23rd.

David Vargas made his NCAA debut, scoring 325.55 for 31st place. In addition Vargas, Jesco Helling and Darwin Nolasco will compete on platform on Saturday at 12 p.m.

“It was a solid day for David today,” FSU head diving coach John Proctor said. “We’ve got one more to go tomorrow and we’re going to make the best of it.”

Prelims Saturday will start at 10 a.m. The top 16 in each swimming event will advance to finals at 6 p.m. The top eight divers will compete at finals and those that finish ninth through 16 will compete in the consolation heat at 5:15 p.m.

The early heats of the 1650 free will start at 3:45 p.m. FSU will compete in the 400 free relay to close out the meet.

The Seminoles are in 20th place with a total of 34 points.

March 30

10 a.m. – prelims

200 back | 100 free

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12 p.m. – platform prelims

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3:45 p.m. – 1650 free early heats

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6 p.m. – finals

400 free relay

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Results

200 medley relay – 12th (1:23.49 )

800 free relay – 19th (6:18.35)

500 free – 36th, Yanchev (4:18.30)

200 IM - 32nd, Wilson (1:43.70) 33rd, Herbet (1:43.78)

1-meter diving – 35th, Nolasco (296.10)

200 free relay – 12th (1:16.09)

200 free – 39th, Yanchev (1:34.56)

100 breast – 13th, Varjasi (51.55)

100 back – 23rd, Wilson (45.44) 24th, Herbet (45.50)

3-meter – 31st – Vargas (325.55)

400 medley relay – 12th (3:03.82)

Filed in SoCar this morning. I don’t have the link but details will be out soon.
Welcome to the party guys.

Within the next few months, we should have clarity on which state's court system will handle the Florida State vs. ACC lawsuit.

After FSU filed a motion earlier this week to dismiss the case that the ACC filed in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Greg Fluguar of Peak Around the Corner reported Friday morning that the case will be either confirmed or dismissed on March 22nd in Charlotte. FSU, the defendant in this case, is hoping the lawsuit will be contested in Leon County while the ACC is arguing it should be held in Mecklenburg County, where the conference headquarters is located.

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No. 17 Florida State (21-3, 4-3 ACC) will play host to Louisville (16-10, 2-5 ACC) on Friday at 6 p.m. A live stream will be on ACC Network Extra and we'll have updates below in the thread.

LHP Jamie Arnold (5-0, 0.52 ERA) will be on the mound for FSU.

LHP Evan Webster (2-1, 2.48 ERA) will be on the mound for Louisville.

FSU's starters:

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tomorrow, where he wants to see what the coaches look like this time of year. Decision Saturday.

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The Florida State outdoor track and field teams were represented by the men’s distance group on Thursday night at the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, N.C.

The Seminoles had achieved four ACC and NCAA Regional qualifying times in the 10,000, led by Kidus Misgina who turned in the seventh-fastest time in school history (28:52.78) and placed 20th. Zach Leachman followed Misgina with his personal best (29:03.27) and Zachary Cloud secured a time of 29:27.65.

Joe Farley rounded out the event with an ACC qualifying time of 29:43.94.

“Great day for Kidus and Zach Leachman,” said FSU track and field head coach Bob Braman. “Both fantastic races tonight and both got their region qualifying marks today. Kidus is now seventh all-time and Zach is 11th all-time."

Patrick Donnelly opened the competition in the 5,000-meter, crossing the finish with a time of 14:25.04.

The Noles will resume action on Friday at the Raleigh Relays, starting with the women’s 10,000 at 9:57 p.m.

The jumps, sprints and throws groups will start competing at the Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida, beginning with the men’s and women’s long jump at 9 a.m.

RALEIGH RELAYS:
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FLORIDA RELAYS:
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After finishing 12th in the 200 medley relay on the opening night of the 2024 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, the No.18 Florida State men’s swimming and diving team added another All-American performance on Thursday at the IU Natatorium.

The team of Peter Varjasi, Mason Herbet, Max Wilson and Jokubas Keblys finished 12th in the 200 free relay with a time of 1:16.09. FSU claimed the 12th All-American honor in the race in program history and highest finish since 2019.

“It was another great relay tonight,” FSU coach Neal Studd said. “It was solid all the way through today. Tomorrow is a good day for us, so we’ll be looking to add more points on Friday.”

In prelims, Wilson contributed his best time in the 200 IM, touching at 1:43.70 in 32nd place, just ahead of Herbet (1:43.78) in 33rd.

Wilson moved up one spot and now ranks fourth in FSU history.

Yordan Yanchev competed in the 500 free (4:18.30), finishing 36th and Darwin Nolasco made his NCAA debut on 1-meter, scoring 296.10 for 35th place.

“Darwin had some bright spots today,” FSU head diving coach John Proctor said. “He’ll take that and build off of it for platform on Saturday.”

Prelims on Friday will start at 10 a.m. and will feature the 100 fly, 200 free, 100 breast and 100 back. David Vargas will make his NCAA start on 3-meter at 12 p.m.

The top 16 in each swimming event will advance to finals at 6 p.m. The top eight divers will compete at finals and those that finish ninth through 16 will compete in the consolation heat at 5:15 p.m. FSU will compete in the 400 medley relay to close Friday.

The Seminoles are in 19th place with 20 points.

March 29

10 a.m. – prelims

100 fly | 200 free | 100 breast | 100 back

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12 p.m. – 3-meter diving prelims

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6 p.m. – finals

400 medley relay

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March 30

10 a.m. – prelims

200 back | 100 free

Watch - https://noles.co/3TNU3s2

12 p.m. – platform prelims

Watch - https://noles.co/3VQAlh1

3:45 p.m. – 1650 free early heats

Watch - https://noles.co/3IQWTpR

6 p.m. – finals

400 free relay

Watch - https://noles.co/4ashahl

Results

200 medley relay – 12th (1:23.49 )

800 free relay – 19th (6:18.35)

500 free – 36th, Yanchev (4:18.30)

200 IM - 32nd, Wilson (1:43.70) 33rd, Herbet (1:43.78)

1-meter diving – 35th, Nolasco (296.10)

200 free relay – 12th (1:16.09)

Following a sensational win against the Gators on Tuesday night, Florida State baseball returns to Dick Howser stadium to host Louisville.

The Seminoles (20-3. 3-3 ACC) are looking to carry their momentum from Tuesday over into an important ACC series against the Cardinals (16-9, 2-4).

Cam Leiter (4-1, 4.91 ERA) will be making his 7th start of the year for Florida State and is projected to be facing Sebastian Gongora (3-1, 4.78 ERA).

First pitch is scheduled for 6:00pm and will be available on ACC Network Extra.

When official starting lineups are available, I will post them in the thread below.

FSU held its first spring scrimmage this afternoon inside Doak Campbell Stadium. Here are four post-scrimmage takeaways from Mike Norvell, including an evaluation of the quarterback performances, a few offensive standouts and a playmaking defensive showing.

Quote book, video: Mike Norvell on FSU's first spring scrimmage

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Florida State held its first spring scrimmage (closed) on Thursday afternoon. Coach Mike Norvell as well as coordinators Adam Fuller, Alex Atkins and John Papuchis will talk with the media at about 6:30 p.m. (although it could be earlier.)

Norvell will be up first. We will have updates in the thread below.

After this the Seminoles will take a break for the Easter holiday and will return to the practice field on Tuesday.

Sweet 16 By Conference (assuming they were all playing in conference this year)

ACC 4 teams: 4) UNC, 10) duke, 14) Clem, 15) NCS

Big East 3 teams 1) Connecticut, 8) Marquette, 11) Creighton,

BIG 12 3 teams: 3) Houston, 6) Arizona, 8) Iowa St.

BIG10 2 teams: 2) Purdue, 9) Illinois

SEC 2 teams: 6) Tennessee, 14) Bama

Mountain: 1 team 13) San diego State

Western 1 team Gonzaga