“I’m here for one reason. We’re missing something in that corner, in that cabinet; that’s why I’m here,” a defiant Link Jarrett said, pointing to the trophy case in the back corner of the Legacy room. The head coach does not feel like a regional win warrants intense celebration. Still, it pushes the Seminoles closer to their ultimate goal after a professional, undefeated display.
Hosting their first regional since 2018, Florida State proved they deserved a top-eight national seed. Their business-like approach throughout the weekend kept them in the winner’s bracket and control of their destiny. For a team without much postseason pedigree, they never lost composure and stuck to the script, leading to three straight convincing victories.