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FSU IS YOUR 2018 NATIONAL CHAMPION! pic.twitter.com/JVz4oqsCLL
— espnW (@espnW) June 6, 2018
Despite an early three run deficit at the end of the top of the first inning the resurgent ‘Noles bounced back in the bottom half to cut the lead to only one run. A three run second inning gave the Seminoles the lead. Meghan King delivered another dominating performance for the second night in a row and the Seminoles never looked back winning by a final score of 8-3. Jessie Warren was named Most Outstanding Player of the series.
Jessie Warren ➡️ #WCWS Most Outstanding Player pic.twitter.com/rsBjeBPlv9
— NCAA Softball (@NCAAsoftball) June 6, 2018
In 34 years of Florida State softball the program has never had a losing season and have had at least 40 wins every year. The Seminoles do have two national titles under their belt, back to back AIAW slow-pitch titles in 1981 and 1982. But this is their first NCAA title in 31 tournament appearances and ten visits to the College World Series. They were also the first ACC team to play for and win a national title.
Time to celebrate the amazing season and awesome accomplishment by one of the most successful programs in softball history. Below are reactions from social media on the win.
Congrats @FSU_Softball !!!! Go Noles Baby‼️♥️
— DeMarcus Walker (@livinglegend_44) June 6, 2018
Congradulations @FSU_Softball @Coach_Alameda, @FSU_CoachSnider, and @FSU_CoachWilson! More excellence coming from Tallahassee! #noles
— Mark Krikorian (@MKrikorianFSU) June 6, 2018
So pumped and proud!!!! Loved watching this championship run, this is the definition of FIGHTING, PERSEVERING, BELIEVING AND FINISHING!!! PROUD TO BE A NOLE AND I LOVED EVERY INING!!! Very inspired and proud!!! First ACC national champs, that's big time!!! pic.twitter.com/Xrk63SMB1B
— Donte' Pimpleton (@coach_pimp) June 6, 2018
YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Way to go Ladies!!!! Y’all deserve it @FSU_Softball !!! So happy for y’all!!!! #Noles
— Alec Eberle (@aleceberle54) June 6, 2018
Congratulations!!! @FSU_Softball well deserved #NoleFamily https://t.co/Atox9PbGXU
— Leonard Hamilton (@FSUCoachHam) June 6, 2018
There it is! Congrats FSU Softball! National Champs! Very proud moment for all Noles! Enjoy it — you’ve earned it! Parade coming to Tally soon!
— Greg Frey (@CoachFreyFSU) June 6, 2018
Huge congratulations to the Lady Noles!! @FSU_Softball NATIONAL CHAMPS!!! #GoNoles
— Drew Mendoza (@DrewMendoza22) June 6, 2018
#Team35 did it. Florida State is your 2018 NCAA National Champion. Congrats, ladies!! https://t.co/EL3lpRkTMN
— FSU Beach Volleyball (@FSU_BeachVB) June 6, 2018
Looking forward to honoring our NATIONAL CHAMPIONS at a halftime this fall! Congratulations on making history, @Coach_Alameda and @FSU_Softball! #Noles #NationalChampions
— Marching Chiefs (@FSUChiefs) June 6, 2018
Go noles!!!!!
— Derrick Brooks (@DBrooks55) June 6, 2018
Amazing to watch people realize their dreams. One night, one time, best in the world.
— Walt Bell (@coachwaltbell) June 6, 2018
<—- me crying tears of happiness for @FSU_Softball. Simply amazing! https://t.co/CuOAlyL2QJ
— Lacey Waldrop (@Lwaldrop_13) June 6, 2018
Congrats to @FSU_Softball .#ASPECIALTEAM pic.twitter.com/WubbtaX5Ft
— Alonzo Hampton (@CoachAHampton) June 6, 2018
Congratulations to the 2018 WCWS National Champions!! What an incredible journey, that’s what it’s all about @FSU_Softball
— Tyler Holton (@tylerholton14) June 6, 2018
Your 2018 National Champions, @FSU_Softball! So proud of you all - way to go Noles!
— FSU Baseball (@FSUBaseball) June 6, 2018
Now when's the parade?! pic.twitter.com/Yf9Ql8Xm8z
My dad never bragged about anything in his life, I didn’t even know he played football when I was growing up. But he has always be the first to tell you his first hire at Fsu ever was @Coach_Alameda and you can see why he was proud. Congrats @FSU_Softball
— Teej Bonasorte (@Teej_19) June 6, 2018
Couldn’t rep the garnet and gold any better.. Proud to call them family @FSU_Softball https://t.co/UNnRsvkxDV
— Sue Semrau (@CoachSueFSU) June 6, 2018
Wow what an amazing performance by this team! And the best part is all the support the Nole family has given them. I get goosebumps looking at all the videos from all the teams. This is why I chose FSU as my college we all are one big family. ❤️ Big congrats ladies so proud! https://t.co/J0lLPscEkT
— Caroline Westrup (@CarolineWestrup) June 6, 2018