We missed yesterday, but we’re back at it today.
As you prepare for an eventful Mother’s Day weekend, check out our daily rundown.
Lead Story
Florida State women’s tennis opened the NCAA Tournament on Friday and had no trouble with Alabama State.
The No. 7 nationally-seeded Seminoles easily advanced to the round of 32 with a 4-0 win. After winning the doubles point, FSU’s Victoria Allen, Petra Hule and Andrea Garcia all won in straight sets to seal the deal.
FSU didn’t lose a single set in the dual and didn’t allow the Hornets to win more than four games in any set. With the victory, FSU improves to 17-5.
The Seminoles will be back in action on Saturday in Tallahassee in the round of 32 to face Auburn. The Tigers topped Oklahoma State on Friday, 4-2.
Between the Lines
In addition to FSU’s tennis victory, FSU baseball topped Notre Dame on Friday, 5-2. FSU softball fell at Pittsburgh, 6-5. In the NCAA Championships, FSU beach volleyball split a pair of duals. After topping Stanford 3-0, the Seminoles fell to USC, 3-1.
On the Agenda
In addition to FSU women’s tennis’ dual with Auburn, FSU softball will visit Pittsburgh for a doubleheader. The first game begins at 1 p.m. ET and both contests will air on ACC Network Extra. FSU baseball will be at Notre Dame in a contest that begins at 1 p.m. ET and airs on ACC Network. FSU beach volleyball will try to keep its season alive against LSU in the NCAA Championships. The dual begins at 2 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN2.
News and Notes
FSU track and field’s Trey Cunningham was named to The Bowerman 2021 Men’s Pre-Conference Championships watch list.
FSU men’s golf’s John Pak will take part in the Walker Cup on Saturday and Sunday.
3-star tackle Aliou Bah committed to FSU on Friday.
FSU hoops’ Sardaar Calhoun has entered the transfer portal.
Helpful Links
Noles247: Scouting Report, OL Aliou Bah: Strength and attitude
Tomahawk Nation: Three up, three down: No. 18 FSU baseball downs No. 7 Notre Dame behind timely hitting, dominant pitching
Chop Chat: FSU football: Impact of full capacity at Doak Campbell this fall
Mike Ferguson is the editor of The Daily Nole. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeWFerguson
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