The Daily Nole — Jan. 30, 2018: FSU’s Alix Among Finalists for Lieberman Award

It’s Tuesday, Florida State fans. As your day and week carry on, 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 women’s hoops guard A.J. Alix has made a lasting impression in her only season in Tallahassee after transferring from TCU.

On Monday, Alix was among 10 finalists for the Nancy Lieberman Award, which annually goes to the nation’s best point guard. Alix was one of three finalists from the ACC, along with Duke’s Lexie Brown and Tiana Mangakahia of Syracuse.

For the season, Alix is averaging 12 points and better than seven assists per game to go with 1.7 steals. Alix is shooting 45 percent from the floor and 37 percent from downtown. The award will be given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Columbus, Ohio during the Women’s Final Four on March 30. No FSU player has ever won the award.

Between the Lines

There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Monday.

On the Agenda

There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Tuesday.

News and Notes

Florida State’s women’s swimming and diving team earned the distinction of Scholar All-America from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America.

FSU women’s hoops fell two spots to No. 10 in the AP Poll on Monday.

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Mike Ferguson is the editor of The Daily Nole. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeWFerguson