Noles News: FSU's Men's and Women's Basketball Teams Set for Exhibition Matches Against Alabama
FSU's men's and women's basketball teams are gearing up for exhibition matches against Alabama, with the men's team led by first-year head coach Luke Loucks and the women's team returning key players like Sydney Bowles and Amaya Bonner. The men's team will face Alabama in the Ballin in Boutwell event on October 16, 2025, while the women's team will play against Alabama in the Ballin in Boutwell exhibition game on the same day. Both games will be streamed on YouTube.
FSU's football team, meanwhile, has been making headlines with its strong performance. The Seminoles' offensive line, led by Gunnar Hansen, Richie Leonard IV, Luke Petitbon, and Adrian Medley, has been named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll. FSU's quarterback, Tommy Castellanos, is also having a standout season, leading the country in yards per completion and passing efficiency. The team is ranked No. 3 in total offense and No. 5 in rushing and scoring offenses.
In other sports, FSU's women's soccer team is ranked No. 7 in the country and will face No. 2 Stanford in a top-ten matchup. The Seminoles' women's tennis team is also competing in the ITA Southeast Regional Championships, with six athletes participating in the event. FSU's women's volleyball team will face No. 5 Stanford and Cal in the Bay Area, marking their first regular-season trip out to the West Coast.