No. 1 seed Florida State is ready to tackle the Arkansas Razorbacks in Tallahassee immediately with a visit to the Faculty Cup on the road.
FSU, seeking to defend its nationwide title, has superior to the Elite 8 in 16 of the final 18 seasons.
The Seminoles earned their newest journey off a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Panthers, persevering with a string of robust postseason victories in head coach Brian Pensky’s debut yr.
From our Prince Akeem Joeffer:
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Pitt is a really nicely coached high quality aspect. They might simply ascend to the highest tier of the ACC subsequent yr. Nevertheless, proper now Florida State has an excessive amount of expertise and is taking part in too nicely. This was a crew victory. There have been occasions the place Pitt grabbed the momentum on this recreation. The truth is, the Noles used the counter-attack for a lot of their offense tonight. Nevertheless, Pitt couldn’t take care of FSU’s pace (particularly Jody Brown) and that was the important thing to the sport.
Florida State (as soon as once more) appears to be peaking at simply the best time. All through the Mark Krikorian period the Seminoles at all times appeared to avoid wasting their greatest soccer for the postseason and whereas it’s nonetheless early, the Brian Pensky Seminoles appear to be carrying on that custom.
Arkansas, a No. 3 seed, cruised in its first two matches however survived a thriller vs. the Memphis Tigers within the Candy 16, advancing off of penalty kicks.
From Arkansas Sports activities Data:
Arkansas soccer will make its second straight Elite 8 look after advancing previous Memphis in penalty kicks, 3-2, within the third spherical of the NCAA Match at Razorback Subject.
The Hogs gained their first penalty shootout since 2017, and their first in an NCAA Match recreation, after netting three of 5 makes an attempt. Hauser, freshman Taylor Berman and backup goalkeeper Sierra Cota-Yarde had the makes. Barbara saved three of Memphis’ 5 makes an attempt.
The Razorbacks are outscoring NCAA Match opponents 14-5.
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Some recreation notes, by way of FSU Sports activities Data:
• Saturday’s assembly between the Seminoles and the Razorbacks marks the third all-time assembly between the 2 faculties. Florida State holds an 2-0-0 lead within the sequence with a 1-0 report towards Arkansas at dwelling and a 1-0 report on the street. The final time the 2 groups met was in 2012, leading to a 1-0 FSU win.
• Florida State is 10-4-2 all-time within the quarterfinals
• Jenna Nighswonger is second within the nation with 16 assists. She has three objectives and 6 assists off set items and corners.
• The Seminoles are 3-2-1 this season towards the ultimate eight groups within the NCAA Match.
• That is the eleventh time in class historical past the Seminoles have been named a No. 1 seed and the fifth straight season. Additionally it is the 18th straight season and nineteenth time total that Florida State obtained a nationwide seed within the NCAA Match.
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• Florida State has superior to the Elite 8 in 16 of the final 18 season, courting again to 2005.
• Head coach Brian Pensky gained his 2 hundredth profession recreation after the Seminoles defeated LSU 4-1.
• Brian Pensky grew to become the primary head coach to win the ACC of their first season as head coach and turns into simply the sixth ever coach to win an ACC Title. No different coach has gained an ACC and SEC Title.
• Sunday’s recreation will likely be graduate Midfielder, Clara Robbins, 109th profession recreation at Florida State. 109 video games is probably the most video games performed in FSU soccer historical past and the second most in NCAA soccer historical past.
• Since September 3, 2010 the Seminoles haven’t misplaced a recreation they’ve lead at halftime. The Seminoles are 274-11-10 all-time when main on the half and 208-3-7 when main on the half since 2005. FSU is 148-0-3 when main on the half since 2010.
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FSU vs. Arkansas is ready for five p.m. begin time, with the match set to be broadcast on ESPN+.
Florida State vs. Arkansas learn how to watch, TV data
After last week’s winter storm, several Arkansas school districts have announced that they will remain closed or will open late on Monday because of icy road conditions in neighborhoods and secondary streets:
* Benton School District: Closed.
* Booneville School District: Closed.
* Bryant School District: Closed.
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* Cabot School District: Schools will have a 2-hour delayed start.
* Conway School District: School will start at 10 a.m. after a 2-hour delay. Snow bus routes will be in effect.
* Greenbrier School District: Closed.
* Hot Springs School District: Closed.
* Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District: Closed. District offices and departments will open.
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* Little Rock School District: Closed. However, all 12-month employees, school administration and custodians should report to work at regularly scheduled times.
* North Little Rock School District: Closed. District Central Office sites will open at 10 a.m. Monday.
* Pulaski County Special School District: Closed. District offices will be open for those who can safely report to work, including auxiliary offices. School staff who are 244-day employees will be expected to report to work as well.
* Sheridan School District: Closed.
This list is based on school district news releases and social media posts, and it is not comprehensive. For information on other Arkansas school districts, patrons are asked to consult their school’s website or district app.
While the Arkansas Razorbacks have been hitting the transfer portal hard, it is partially as a result of having more than 20 scholarship players decide to enter the portal after a 6-6 regular season that was capped off with a Liberty Bowl win over Texas Tech on Dec. 27.
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The transfer portal officially opened Dec. 9 and it was open for a 30 day window through Dec. 28. There is also an additional five-day window for players to enter once their season is over, plus there will be an additional 10-day portal window from April 16-25.
ALSO READ: Arkansas Football 2025 Roster Tracker
HawgBeat provides a look at where former Razorbacks have transferred so far…
Note: “GP” denotes games played. Even if a player appears on special teams, that counts as a game played.
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OL Patrick Kutas – Ole Miss
From: Christian Brothers High School (Memphis, TN)
MEMPHIS –While Beale Street is famous for being the Home of the Blues, red was the color of the day Dec. 26 at the Beale Street Parade, where many watchers were clad in red — a team color for both teams playing in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl the following day.
Marching bands, vintage vehicles, cheer squads and floats marched, strutted and cruised down the historic street in downtown Memphis as fans of the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas Tech Red Raiders lined the streets, cheering as bands and cheer squads from their schools passed by.
The University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band, cheerleaders and pep squad brought up the rear of the parade, creating a grand finale as they marched to meet Texas Tech’s Goin’ Band from Raiderland at Beale Street’s Handy Park for a festive Bash on Beale Pep Rally. Both the parade and the pep rally were sponsored by the Beale Street Merchants Association.
— Story and photos by Cary Jenkins
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Maddie Hayley, Kim Hayley, Spphie Haley, Layne Haley, Toomy Haley, orey Hale and Abbie Hayley on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Caden, Colton, Amber and Drew Cates, all of Little Rock, on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
D.J. Stutts, Shante Stutts and DAnte Stutts of Batesville, mother and siblings of the late Razorback football team member Dion Stutts on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Aspen Coad, Mattie Grace Fortenberry, Aylin Coad, Milli Fortenberry and Mac Fortenberry on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Aspen Coad, Mattie Grace Fortenberry, Aylin Coad, Milli Fortenberry and Mac Fortenberry on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
Rhett, Dana Asher and Cooper Daniel of Rogers on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
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Jonathan and Brittany Hays with Paxton and Brooke Kellett, all of Jonesboro. on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
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