Florida State softball just added another chapter to its storied legacy. With a gritty 2-1 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday, the Seminoles captured their 20th ACC tournament title—a milestone that has fans and analysts alike buzzing about their NCAA tournament prospects.
Now sitting at 49-8 on the season, FSU has paired that tournament crown with a 19th regular-season conference championship. Their RPI currently ranks seventh in the nation, a metric that carries serious weight with the selection committee. The big question: will that resume be enough to secure a coveted top-eight seed and the right to host both a regional and super regional?
The Seminoles are already guaranteed a top-16 seed, meaning they'll host a regional. But earning a spot among the top eight would give them a clear path through the early rounds on their home turf at JoAnne Graf Field. And here's where the timing gets interesting: two teams currently ranked ahead of FSU in RPI—Tennessee (5th) and Texas A&M (1st)—both made early exits in the SEC tournament. That shakeup could open the door for the Seminoles to climb.
Of course, the final answer won't come until the NCAA selection show on Sunday, May 10. But that hasn't stopped our analysts from making their predictions. Here's where Liam Rooney and Peter Holland Jr. see FSU landing when the brackets are revealed.
