Florida State softball is seeking a sixth Women’s College World Series bid in 17 years — and that level of success isn’t a coincidence. That’s how long Lonni Alameda has been at the helm of the program.
Alameda, a seven-time ACC Coach of the Year after winning the award once again in May, guided the Seminoles to a 49-11 record entering the super regionals round of the NCAA Softball Tournament, where her squad is seeking to win it all for the first time since 2018.
However, the 2025 season has proven challenging for Alameda beyond the softball field. In March, Alameda publicly announced that she had received a cancer diagnosis but would continue to coach her squad, which she has done into the second round of the national tournament.
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Here’s what to know about Alameda’s cancer diagnosis and how she’s continued leading Florida State.
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Lonni Alameda cancer recovery
On March 31, Alameda released a video on social media where she shared that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was already undergoing treatment. Florida State also released a statement, specifying that Alameda would continue fulfilling her duties as head coach.
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