Happy hump day, Florida State fans. As your week chugs along, 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 strong 2017, big things are expected out of Florida State softball in 2018.
The Seminoles begin the season ranked No. 6 in the USA Softball Poll and No. 9 in the NFCA Poll. Reigning national champion Oklahoma topped both polls.
After a 55-8-1 season that ended one win shy of the Women’s College World Series, FSU should possess a potent lineup that includes ACC Player of the Year, Jessie Warren, Morgan Klaevemann, Dani Morgan and Cali Harrod. Meghan King and Florida Atlantic transfer Kylee Hanson will man the circle. The Seminoles open the season on Feb. 9 against Portland State.
Between the Lines
There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Tuesday.
On the Agenda
FSU basketball takes on Wake Forest on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. EST. The contest airs on ACC Network.
News and Notes
FSU fullback Johnathan Vickers pleaded no contest to marijuana possession.
Florida State women’s hoops redshirt senior Imani Wright was selected as one of 10 candidates for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, which goes to the nation’s top shooting guard.
Six FSU cross country athletes earned All-ACC Academic honors.
4-star wide receiver Warren Thompson committed to Florida State on Wednesday.
FSU punter Logan Tyler and former tight end Mavin Saunders were each named to the All-ACC Academic team.
FSU was defeated on the road by Wake Forest on Wednesday night, 76-72.
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