The Daily Nole — April 1, 2018: Michigan, Villanova to Play for National Championship

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Lead Story

The pairing is set for college basketball’s national championship.

Monday’s title game will feature the East Region’s No. 1 seed Villanova and Michigan, the third seed from the West Region. The two teams advanced to the final with wins in the Final Four in San Antonio on Saturday night.

One game after topping Florida State in the Elite Eight, Michigan defeated Loyola-Illinois, 69-57. In a match-up of No. 1 seeds, the Wildcats topped Kansas, 95-79.

Between the Lines

FSU track and field wrapped up the Pepsi Florida Relays and a meet in Austin on Saturday. FSU beach volleyball notched a 5-0 win over Florida International and 4-1 over Grand Canyon. FSU women’s tennis topped Virginia, 5-2. FSU softball collected a 4-2 win over Georgia Tech. FSU baseball fell to Louisville to wrap up a 3-game series, 6-1.

On the Agenda

FSU softball wraps up a 3-game set at Georgia Tech at noon EST on ACC Network Extra.

News and Notes

FSU track and field senior Austin Droogsma successfully defended Pepsi Florida Relays shot put title in style Saturday at Percy Beard Stadium, unloading a lifetime-best second attempt of 20.32 meters for the win

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