Florida State defeats George Mason 94-59 in NCAA Tournament opener

The No. 6 Florida State Seminoles dominated the No. 11 George Mason Patriots with a 94-59 victory in the first round of the NCAA Women's Tournament, marking their first tournament win since 2019. Ta'Niya Latson led the charge with 28 points, while Makayla Timpson and O'Mariah Gordon added 18 points each. Florida State's strong start included a 14-0 run, and they maintained control throughout the game, particularly in the fourth quarter where they outscored George Mason 31-6. The Seminoles' defense was effective, forcing turnovers and limiting George Mason's scoring opportunities. George Mason, despite the loss, showcased resilience, led by Paula Suarez's 25 points in their first NCAA appearance. Florida State will advance to face either No. 3 seed LSU or No. 14 seed San Diego State in the second round.