Luke Stevenson hit a two-run home run in the top of the sixth, giving UNC the lead at 5-4. Florida State tied it again before the magic happened. UNC's two-run ninth inning was the difference and sends UNC to Sunday's ACC championship game against Boston College.

The Duke baseball team plays Florida State in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. Follow for live updates from Durham.

Jamir Watkins was an All-ACC second-team selection this past season, averaging 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals.

No. 7-seed and reigning ACC champion Duke was overpowered by No. 2-seed Florida State Friday afternoon as the Seminoles rode an eight-run third inning to a 14-7 victory in Durham. Florida State scored in all but two innings to cruise to victory and leave the Blue Devils waiting to learn where they will head for an NCAA regional.

Duke baseball won't win back-to-back conference champions after losing 14-7 to Florida State in the quarterfinals of the 2025 ACC Tournament on May 23 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

“We’re in a very good position right now,” Florida State athletic director Mike Alford said Wednesday during break in the annual ACC spring meetings. “Everything is moving forward.

The Eagles lost in the second round to North Carolina, 7-2, despite leading for the first six innings of the game. The Tar Heels went on to win the tournament.

FSU football lost out on three-star offensive line target Rhys Woodrow, who committed to the Miami Hurricanes over the Seminoles.