It’s Thursday, Florida State fans.
As the weekend nears, check out our daily rundown.
Lead Story
Florida State women’s golf needed only to finish in the top six to advance to the NCAA Championships. Instead, it won the Louisville Regional.
The Seminoles led after each of the three days and wrapped things up on Wednesday with a 3-stroke victory. As a team, FSU shot +8 to outlast second-place Texas and UCLA.
UCLA’s Emma Spitz won the individual title at -8, but FSU had two players finish in the top 10. Amelia Williamson finished tied for second at -3 while Beatrice Wallin finished tied for seventh at -1.
With the victory, FSU will turn its attention to the NCAA Championships in Scottsdale, Ariz. They begin on May 21.
Between the Lines
In addition to the women’s golf victory, FSU baseball fell to Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday in a contest that started on Tuesday, 8-7. FSU bounced back to win the second game over Florida Gulf Coast on a walk-off home run from Elijah Cabell, 2-1.
On the Agenda
FSU track and field will begin the ACC Outdoor Championships on Thursday. FSU softball will begin the ACC Tournament against NC State. That begins at 5 p.m. ET and will stream on ACC Network. FSU soccer participates in the College Cup against Virginia. The match begins at 6 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN2.
News and Notes
FSU soccer’s Jaelin Howell and Malia Berkely have been named finalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy.
FSU volleyball’s Jordana Price has been promoted to associate head coach.
Florida State beach volleyball’s Alaina Chacon, Molly McBain, Keara Rutz and Torrey Van Winden were all named second-team All-Americans by the AVCA.
FSU football plans to have Doak Campbell Stadium at 100% capacity this season.
FSU baseball pitcher Chase Haney tied a school record by making his 136th appearance.
Helpful Links
Fifth Quarter: Ranking All 130 FBS Fight Songs: Part XIII — The Top 10
Tomahawk Nation: Three up, three down: FSU baseball walks off FGCU
The Osceola: Seminole Sidelines: FSU adds 2 OL commits, Nicco, Deion, NFL Draft, NCAA rule changes
Mike Ferguson is the editor of The Daily Nole. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeWFerguson
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