Seminole Sunday Sauce — Oct. 6, 2024: FSU Cross Country Dominates in Atlanta
In just its third event of the season, Florida State cross country dominated on Friday. The Seminoles won the women’s race while having the top male and female finisher at the Georgia Tech XC Invitational in Atlanta.
The FSU women finished with six of the top 11, seven of the top 15 and eight of the top 19 runners. Jane Eiselstein took the individual crown. Ava Povich finished sixth. Dani Thompson, Olivia Niewald, Evie McIver and Suus Altorf finished eighth through 11th, respectively.
FSU didn’t have enough racers to qualify for the men’s title, but Kaden Levings won individually. Wynne Thomas and Michael Toppi added top-10 finishes, placing fourth and seventh, respectively.
After having the Florida State Pre Regional canceled to Hurricane Helene earlier this season, FSU will have its first home meet this week. The Seminoles will host the Florida State XC Invite on Friday.
FOOTBALL
Record: 1-5 (1-4 ACC)
Ranking: N/A
Past Week: (0-1), lost to Clemson on Saturday, 29-13
Upcoming: Idle
Recognitions: None
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2025 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 30 nationally, fifth in ACC (12 total commitments)
Wrap-up: FSU showed a pulse on Saturday night against a top-15 Clemson team.
Soccer
Record: 7-1-2 (2-1-1 ACC)
Ranking: No. 6 United Soccer Coaches
Past Week: (0-1), lost at Wake Forest on Thursday, 4-1
Upcoming: at Virginia Tech (Sunday), at Boston College (Thursday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: FSU watched its 32-match unbeaten streak come to an end this week.
Volleyball
Record: 10-3 (2-1 ACC)
Ranking: No. 16 AVCA Coaches Poll
Past Week: (1-1), beat Miami on Sunday, 3-0; lost at Virginia on Friday, 3-0
Upcoming: at Virginia Tech (Sunday); vs. Louisville (Friday)
Recognitions: Audrey Koenig, OH (ACC Offensive Player of the Week)
Wrap-up: FSU followed up an exhilarating win over Miami with a disappointing loss at Virginia.
Cross Country
Ranking: Men No. 2 USTFCCCA South Regional; women USTFCCCA No. 6 South Regional
Past Week: Participated in Georgia Tech XC Invitational
Upcoming: Florida State XC Invite (Friday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: FSU had winners in both the men’s and women’s events this week in Atlanta. The Seminoles took the team title on the women’s side.
Men’s Golf
Ranking: No. 10 GCAA Coaches
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: Hamptons Intercollegiate (Monday and Tuesday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: After a disappointing couple of tournaments, the Seminoles look for a better showing this week in New York.
Women’s Golf
Ranking: No. 14 WGCA Coaches
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: Jackson T. Stephens Cup (Oct. 21-23)
Recognitions: Mirabel Ting (ACC Golfer of the Month)
Wrap-up: FSU will have a bit of a lengthy rest after a recent solid showing.
Swimming and Diving
Ranking: Men No. 18 CSCAA
Past Week: FSU Invitational was canceled
Upcoming: vs. Florida Southern (Friday); vs. North Florida (Friday); vs. West Florida (Friday); vs. Georgia Tech (Saturday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: The wait is over. FSU opens up its season this week.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Recognitions: None
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2025 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 68 nationally, 15th in ACC (1 total commitment)
Wrap-up: Less than a month now separates us from the start of the season.
*Recruiting rankings according to the 247Sports Composite rankings
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