It’s Monday, Florida State fans. As your new week starts, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.
Lead Story
After a couple of routs to begin conference play, Florida State’s women’s basketball team suffered its first ACC setback on Sunday.
The Seminoles trailed by as many as 13 in the first quarter, but rallied to take a 1-point lead into the fourth quarter at Syracuse on Sunday. The Orange shot 70 percent in the final quarter and outscored FSU 26-18 to walk away with a 76-69 win.
Miranda Drummond was 14-for-20 from the field and 8-for-13 from deep en route to scoring a career-high 38 points in the win for Syracuse. Tiana Mangakahia, the ACC’s assist leader, dished out 13 assists.
Imani Wright scored 20 points to lead FSU, but on just 7 of 21 shooting. A.J. Alix and Shakayla Thomas each added 12 points in the loss. At 14-2 and 2-1 in ACC, FSU will be back in action on Thursday as it hosts Miami.
Between the Lines
In addition to the women, FSU men’s basketball fell at Miami on Sunday night, 80-74.
On the Agenda
FSU men’s tennis will host Texas Tech on Monday.
News and Notes
Miami wide receivers coach Ron Dugans reportedly will not take over the same job at FSU.
The ACC will announce players of the week for various sports.
FSU basketball climbed one spot in this week’s AP Poll to No. 23. FSU remained unranked in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
FSU women’s hoops fell two spots in this week’s AP Poll to No. 13.
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