March Madness: FSU star freshman Ta'Niya Latson will miss NCAA Tournament with injury
Florida State announced on Thursday that Ta'Niya Latson, their star freshman, will miss the NCAA Tournament with an undisclosed injury. Upon further medical evaluation, freshman guard Ta’Niya Latson will miss the upcoming NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Sophomore guard O’Mariah Gordon will also be out for the remainder of the NCAA postseason due to injury. — FSU Women's Basketball (@fsuwbb) March 16, 2023Leading up to the unknown injury, Latson was the best player in the ACC. O’Mariah Gordon, FSU's leading scorer off the bench, will also miss the remainder of the season with an undisclosed injury.
wftv.comFlorida State stuns No. 13 Miami on buzzer-beating 3-pointer in biggest comeback in ACC history
13 Miami was leading 56-31 against Florida State, a team that entered the game with a record of 8-20 and tied for 11th in the ACC. Florida State entered the game one loss away from tying a program record for most losses in a season. The resulting Florida State rally was the biggest comeback in ACC history. — Canes Men’s Basketball (@CanesHoops) February 25, 2023Wild comebacks and buzzer-beaters were the theme of Saturday in college basketball. Iowa also somehow erased a 13-point Michigan State lead with 1:34 left in regulation, eventually beating the Spartans 112-106 in overtime.
wftv.comFSU rallies from 25 down, stuns No. 13 Miami 85-84
Jordan Miller had given Miami the lead on a 3-pointer with 4.9 seconds left. Cleveland and Darin Green Jr. each had 20 points for Florida State, which got 13 from Caleb Mills and 11 from Jalen Warley. Miami ran out to a 14-2 lead after 3 1/2 minutes, and Florida State chipped away to get within 28-23 with 8:12 left in the half. It appeared a 22-2 run would essentially put the game away before halftime, pushing the Hurricanes’ lead to 50-25. This year will be the end of what has been a stretch of 17 consecutive winning seasons for Florida State.
wftv.comDuke women's basketball coach Lawson claims men's ball was used in first half vs. Florida State
Duke women's basketball head coach Kara Lawson claims a men's ball was used during the first half of the Blue Devils' 70-57 loss at Florida State on Sunday. For reference, a women's ball is 28.5 inches in circumference and weighs around 20 ounces, while a men's ball is 29.5 inches in circumference and weighs 22 ounces. "They beat us playing with a men's ball in the first half and a women's ball in the second half. But I can't say if we'd have played with a women's ball in the first half and the second half that we would have won. Duke shot 20.5 percent from the field in the first half and 31.5 percent in the second half, while Florida State went 30 percent in the first half and 41.9 percent in the second half.
wftv.comDuke women's coach Lawson says men's ball used vs. FSU
Duke coach Kara Lawson said her team played with a men's basketball for the first half of a loss to Florida State last Sunday. The circumference of a women’s ball is about an inch smaller than a men’s ball and it is typically 2 ounces lighter. “We have concluded through our investigation that it was a men’s ball,” Lawson said. They beat us playing with a men’s ball in the first half and a women’s ball in the second half. But I can’t say if we’d have played with a women’s ball in the first half and the second half that we would have won.
wftv.comDuke women's coach Lawson says men's ball used vs. FSU
Duke coach Kara Lawson said her team played with a men's basketball for the first half of a loss to Florida State last Sunday. The 16th-ranked Blue Devils lost to the Seminoles 70-57 in Tallahassee, Florida — the team's second Atlantic Coast Conference loss of the season. After her team beat Pittsburgh 53-44 on Thursday, Lawson ended her news conference by speaking animatedly about Sunday's game.
news.yahoo.comBen Shelton returns to states after remarkable Aussie Open run
ORLANDO, Fla. -- At the Australian Open, Ben Shelton was one of three Americans to make the quarterfinals. He was a two-time NCAA champion at Florida and on Thursday, he returned to Gainesville to watch his No. 15 ranked Florida Gators play No. 12 Florida State at the USTA Campus in Lake Nona. Ben Shelton is now ranked No.
wftv.comAP Top 25: Georgia gets all 63 first-place votes in final poll of season
1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 of the season. Georgia, which finished a perfect 14-0, received all 63 first-place votes to finish atop the AP poll for the second consecutive season. 5 in the final CFP rankings and held onto the same spot in the AP poll, finishing ahead of No. PSU knocked off Utah in the Rose Bowl while Washington beat Texas in the Alamo Bowl and Tulane upset USC in the Cotton Bowl. 11 in the final AP poll.
wftv.comSome Orlando roads will be closed for Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Because of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the following roads will be closed on Monday from 7:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.:Church Street from Rio Grande Avenue to Orange BlossomRio Grande Avenue from Church Street. to Anderson StreetSouth Street from Norton Avenue to Rio Grande AvenueLong Street from Rio Grande Avenue to Tampa AvenueNashville Avenue from Colyer Street to Anderson Street. Read: Florida State tops Oklahoma in Cheez-It Bowl thrillerChurch Street from Tampa Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue will be closed Sunday from 10 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday. Photos: Football fans gather for Cheez-It Bowl parade of bands in Winter ParkThe Cheez-It Citrus Bowl will be at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2. Read: Florida toll relief program goes into effect Sunday; here’s how it worksVIDEO: Florida toll relief program goes into effect Sunday; here’s how it works Drivers who frequent Florida’s toll roads can expect to start getting some of that money back in the new year.
wftv.comFlorida State tops Oklahoma in Cheez-It Bowl thriller
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Cheez-It Bowl MVP Jordan Travis threw for 418 yards and two touchdowns and Florida State beat Oklahoma 35-32 Thursday night at Camping World Stadium. The Seminoles (10-3) have won ten games for the first time since 2016 and they pick up their first bowl win since 2017. Treshaun Ward rushed for two touchdowns and Johnny Wilson caught eight passes for 202 yards. Former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel accounted for a pair of touchdowns for Oklahoma, but Florida State ended the game with their seventh sack of the night. Oklahoma (6-7) finishes its season with a losing record for the first time since 1998.
wftv.comSecurity measures in place as 50K fans in Orlando for Cheez-It Bowl
ORLANDO, Fla. — Thousands of college football fans are in Orlando for the Cheez-It Bowl as Florida State takes on Oklahoma. City officials and police have been planning with local bars and venues for weeks to keep football fans safe while they’re in town. READ: Football fans gather for Cheez-It Bowl parade of bands in Winter ParkPolice anticipate about 50,000 attendees to the game. In a statement, the police department said:Photos: Football fans gather for Cheez-It Bowl parade of bands in Winter ParkExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Football fans gather for Cheez-It Bowl parade of bands in Winter Park“We always plan and staff each event appropriately to provide proper public safety and assess the needs of the event to make any necessary security modifications. Watch: Orlando focused on safety as thousands to gather for Cheez-It Bowl at Camping World StadiumVideo: Football fans gather for Cheez-It Bowl parade of bands in Winter Park It’s game day for football fans in Central Florida.
wftv.comOrlando focused on safety as thousands to gather for Cheez-it Bowl at Camping World Stadium
ORLANDO, Fla. — Football fans are gearing up Thursday as Florida State is set to take on Oklahoma in the Cheez-it Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Fans of Oklahoma and Florida State will spread out across Orlando before the game starts at 5:30 p.m. Photos: Orlando focused on safety as thousands to gather for Cheez-it Bowl at Camping World StadiumExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Orlando focused on safety as thousands to gather for Cheez-it Bowl at Camping World StadiumThe Orlando Police Department said it is taking steps to keep everyone safe. Watch: Florida State, Oklahoma set to battle in Cheez-It BowlAreas like Church Street in downtown Orlando will be busy in the afternoon and evening. Pre-game festivities are common before big bowl games.
wftv.comFlorida State, Oklahoma set to battle in Cheez-It Bowl
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida State and Oklahoma completed their final preparations Wednesday in advance of Thursday’s Cheez-It Bowl showdown at Camping World Stadium. The Seminoles (9-3) are looking to complete their first 10-win season since 2016. Florida State is also trying to win its first bowl game since 2017. Oklahoma (6-6) is trying to win its third straight bowl game after winning the Alamo Bowl and Cotton Bowl the last two seasons. Thursday’s showdown at Camping World Stadium is set for 5:30 on ESPN.
wftv.comWomen's college basketball winners and losers: UConn picks up another big win; South Carolina shows off depth
Her 16.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game are approximately double her numbers last season as she takes over games for UConn. It was the second game the nation’s top-ranked shooting guard in the class of 2022 fouled out. She ranks second in points per 40 minutes (34.7) and fourth in win shares. She traveled on Thursday to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for the win against South Dakota State. 9 UConn (8-2, 1-0 Big East), noon ET — UConn is averaging 1.21 points per scoring attempt (second) aided by a 41.6% 3-point clip (second).
wftv.comSports Night on 9 Sitdown with Terrell Buckley
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The XFL season begins on February 18, 2023 and to get you ready for kickoff, Channel 9 Sports Anchor Alex Walker sat down with Orlando Guardians head coach Terrell Buckley. The Florida State legend breaks down his coaching staff, his roster, their new uniforms and the fan base as the season approaches. He also explains what it means to be a head coach in his home state. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comNo. 9 UConn wins without Auriemma, topping Florida St 85-77
9 UConn, which was missing head coach Geno Auriemma, beat Florida State 85-77 in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase on Sunday. Juhasz broke her thumb in the Huskies' second game of the season against Texas and missed the next seven games. UConn scored the first 10 points with Muhl having three assists. Juhasz was blocking shots on the other end as Florida State missed 16 of its first 17 shots and trailed 26-11 after the first quarter. ... UConn hasn’t lost back-to-back games since the end of the 1992-93 season, a streak of 1,066 consecutive games.
wftv.comAuriemma misses UConn's game against Florida State
Geno Auriemma missed No. 9 UConn's game against Florida State on Sunday as he wasn't feeling well after the team's shootaround earlier in the day. Associate head coach Chris Dailey filled in for the Hall of Famer. It's been an emotional week for the 68-year-old Auriemma.
news.yahoo.comFinal College Football Playoff rankings: USC falls from No. 4 to No. 10
After the College Football Playoff semifinal and New Year’s Six bowl matchups were revealed, the CFP selection committee’s full Top 25 was unveiled. We already knew the top four teams were Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State. The two teams that just missed out on the playoff field were Alabama at No. With the conference champions moving up the rankings, Penn State dropped from No. 16, punching its ticket to the Cotton Bowl thanks to a win in the AAC title game.
wftv.comEdey scores 25 points, No. 5 Purdue beats FSU 79-69
Zach Edey scored 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting as Purdue fought off jet lag to beat Florida State 79-69 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. They’re just excuses.”Purdue was sluggish early, but Edey was productive from the start and Florida State had no answers. “We had a hard time stopping the big fella inside,” Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton said. Darin Green Jr. scored 16 of his 23 points in the first half for Florida State (1-8), which lost its fourth straight. Florida State: Cleveland and Green had two of their best nights but the rest of the Seminoles scored just 26 points.
wftv.comFormer Oregon and FSU coach Willie Taggart out at FAU after 3 seasons
The former Oregon and Florida State coach was fired after the Owls’ loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. "It was a difficult decision, as we have tremendous respect for Willie Taggart," FAU athletic director Brian White said in a statement. FAU was 5-4 in Taggart’s first season with the school in the COVID-shortened 2020 season and lost in the Montgomery Bowl. FAU lost by three at Ohio, by two at Purdue, by three at UTEP and by one to the Hilltoppers. Taggart famously came to Florida State after just one season at Oregon in 2017 when the Ducks went 7-5.
wftv.comNo. 16 Florida State runs wild over Florida for 45-38 win
16 Florida State a 45-38 win over rival Florida on Friday night. Travis also completed 13 of 30 passes for 270 yards as Florida State (9-3) completed a sweep of its state rivals for the first time since 2016. Florida State trailed 24-21 at the half, but opened the second half with scores on its next three drives (field goal, touchdown, touchdown) to jump in front 38-24. Florida State: The Seminoles gave up a season-high 38 points, but made a stop on the final drive to secure their best regular season since 2016. Florida State: Awaits bowl selection announcement.
wftv.comRegional Semi-Finals: Football Friday Night on 9
ORLANDO, Fla. — With regional semi-finals underway, teams are just 4 wins away from the state championship. Check out all the highlights from this week, including our McCoy Federal Credit Union game of the week featuring Osceola High School and Treasure Coast High School. Read: Guardians draft former Florida State star FrancoisRead: College Football returns to WFTV Channel 9You can watch WFTV Football Friday Night presented by McCoy Federal Credit Union every Friday night after WFTV Tonight at 11:30 p.m.Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comGuardians draft former Florida State star Francois
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The XFL’s Orlando Guardians drafted a pair of quarterbacks Tuesday night, including an Orlando native. Former Florida State and Olympia High School standout Deondre Francois has been drafted by his new hometown team. Down 22 to Ole Miss, he led Florida State to its biggest comeback win in school history. “Excited to play football again, excited to be in the XFL and excited to be in Orlando in my home town where I went to high school. So many things to be excited for and I am just thankful.”The Guardians also drafted Quinten Dormady.
wftv.comTop five unchanged in post-Week 11 College Football Playoff rankings
The top five teams in the College Football Playoff rankings didn’t change on Tuesday. Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, TCU and Tennessee remained in the top five in that order after wins in Week 11. 6 after a close win at Arkansas and USC jumped up a spot to No. Post-Week 11 College Football Playoff rankings1. Washington19.
wftv.comMorris, No. 24 Wolfpack rally past Hokies for 22-21 win
24 North Carolina State rally from 18 points down in the third quarter to beat Virginia Tech 22-21 on Thursday night. Instead, N.C. State somehow found a way to make its biggest comeback since rallying from 27 down to beat Maryland in 2011. But after looking like every yard was a struggle, Morris and the Wolfpack started pushing the ball downfield and connecting to suddenly change momentum. But Morris proved the more effective passer as the Wolfpack needed to get more aggressive down big — and it worked. UP NEXTVirginia Tech: The Hokies return home to face Georgia Tech on Nov. 5.
wftv.comNC State QB Devin Leary out for season with torn pectoral muscle
North Carolina State QB Devin Leary will miss the remainder of the 2022 season. NC State announced Saturday afternoon that Leary had suffered a torn pectoral muscle the previous week and wouldn’t return this season. An update on quarterback Devin Leary: pic.twitter.com/YXGtnhSMBI — NC State Football (@PackFootball) October 15, 2022Leary has thrown for 1,265 yards and 11 TDs with four interceptions in 2022. Leary’s return along with a lot of players back on a strong defense made NC State a favorite behind Clemson in the ACC. Clemson beat NC State 30-20 in Week 5 and has control of the Coastal division.
wftv.comRace for the Case Week 7: Penn State heads to the Big House & Alabama vs Tennessee in the SEC matchup of the year
Subscribe to The College Football EnquirerApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsDan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde, & SI’s Ross Dellenger have a full slate of games to pick and preview before Week 7 of college football kicks off. The Florida Gators are taking on LSU Tigers while Florida State faces Clemson in a Mike Norvell prove-it game. Elsewhere in college football, Virginia & Virginia Tech debuted a new trophy that they will be competing over and Jacksonville State and North Alabama will face off in an incredibly rare one-direction game this weekend. Plus, our Race for the Case games include #10 Penn State at the big house to face #5 Michigan, #15 NC State @ #18 Syracuse in the Carrier Dome, #3 Alabama travels to Rocky Top to play #6 Tennessee, #8 Oklahoma State vs #13 TCU & #7 USC heads to Salt Lake City to challenge #20 Utah. Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
wftv.comRace for the Case Week 5: The ACC battles it out & Ole Miss needs fans in the stands
Subscribe to The College Football EnquirerApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsDan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde, & SI’s Ross Dellenger are back with their picks for Race for the Case. We get an update about the college football commissioners from Ross in Chicago. Lane Kiffin is upset that Ole Miss fans keep arriving late to games. There are big SEC matchups this weekend including Kentucky and Ole Miss squaring off in Oxford as well as Arkansas hosting Alabama. The ACC has two big ranked matchups between NC State vs Clemson & Wake Forest vs Florida State.
wftv.comAP Top 25: Oklahoma drops to No. 18 after loss to Kansas State
Oklahoma dropped 12 spots in the AP Top 25 after losing to Kansas State on Saturday night. Kansas State entered the game unranked and is now at No. Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma State and NC State round out the top 10. While Kansas State is at No. Kansas State
wftv.comAP Top 25: Vols, Wolfpack join top 10; Florida State returns
Tennessee and North Carolina State broke into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, and Florida State is back in the rankings for the first time in four years. 23 Florida State (4-0) moved in. 25 Kansas State upset a top-10 ranked Oklahoma team for the third time in the last four seasons. Cowboys and Bears played twice as ranked teams last season. 23 Florida State.
wftv.comACC gets September shot to boost reputation in marquee games
That gives the ACC a shot in the month of September to strengthen its reputation, in hopes of returning to this year's College Football Playoff while facing uncertainty about its long-term future in a football-driven landscape. “We have to win football games,” said Elko, who left Texas A&M's staff to take over at Duke this fall. It’s a competitive market, it’s a competitive landscape in college football. “Any time coaches have good wins, it’s good to see,” Narduzzi said. ___Follow Aaron Beard on Twitter at https://twitter.com/aaronbeardap___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comFlorida State blocks PAT, holds off Kelly's LSU, 24-23
NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — Shyheim Brown blocked LSU's extra-point attempt with no time left to give Florida State a 24-23 victory Sunday night, spoiling Brian Kelly's debut as Tigers coach. Despite a slew of mistakes including a muffed punt with 2:15 left, LSU came within the extra point of tying it in the wild finish. With LSU fans celebrating an apparent two-touchdown comeback in the final 4:07 — and Florida State fans bracing themselves for what could have gone down as an infamous implosion — Brown deflected Damian Ramos' kick, touching off a Florida State celebration during which players wildly rushed the field. Jordan Travis passed for 260 yards and two touchdowns for Florida State. TAKEAWAYFlorida State: Travis' numbers could have been better if not for some key drops.
wftv.comFSU determines 3 professors guilty of sexual misconduct
Disciplinary records show Florida State University quietly fired one professor, suspended another who resigned a few months later and allowed a third to remain on the job after it determined they committed sexual misconduct in separate incidents with students.
Another close one: Miami rallies, beats Georgia Tech 33-30
Tyler Van Dyke threw three touchdown passes, Charleston Rambo had 210 receiving yards to nearly break the Miami single-game record and the Hurricanes continued their second-half surge with a 33-30 win over Georgia Tech. Van Dyke completed 22 of 34 passes for 389 yards.