The Daily Nole — July 15, 2018: FSU’s Freire Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

It’s Sunday, Florida State fans. As your weekend winds down, 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

Florida State beach volleyball’s Vanessa Freire narrowly missed becoming a national champion, but she is a nominee for something else.

According to a release, the recent graduate is among the nominees for NCAA Woman of the Year. Over her career in Tallahassee, the Seminoles won three CCSA championships and reached the national championship dual twice.

The award, established in 1991, is for graduating athletes who excel when it comes to athletics, leadership, service and academics. The winner will be announced on Oct. 28 in Indianapolis.

Between the Lines

There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Saturday.

On the Agenda

There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Sunday.

News and Notes

FSU track and field’s Cortney Jones advanced to the IAAF World U20 Championship 100-meter finals.

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