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Athletic Association. The Seminoles received the No. 9 national seed in this year' VOLLEYBALL OPENS NCAAS IN TALLAHASSEE BY BRANDAN ALFORD BrandanAlford@Gmail.com A day after closing the regular over Wisconsin, Purdue got word that its postseason would begin in northern Florida. The 22nd-ranked Boilers (21- season with a dominant win in the country and are extremely talented, are smart enough to know that we have to be completely focused on the game in front of us. We need to find a way to shut down Colorado State and our players can't get ahead of themselves. "Florida State is a top-10 team " Shondell said. "But we s tournament. 10 overall, 12-8 in the Big Ten) will open the NCAA Tournament on Friday night against Colorado State (21-7) in the opening game of the Florida State sub-regional. The host Seminoles (27-3) will take on Hofstra (21-13) in Friday's sec- ond game. "This is a tough draw, Shondell Dave State is a tough team that is ac- customed to playing in the NCAA Tournament. They have an expe- rienced coach and are a quality team that is well prepared. "They have three terrific ath- said. "Colorado " Coach Annie Drews became an impact player as a freshman at Purdue and was honored by the Big Ten. throughout their lineup." letes that really are like a three-head- ed hydra on the court for them, and they have experienced role players will be making their 18th consecu- tive appearance in the NCAA Tour- nament. On the other side of the bracket are two other conference champions in Florida State of the ACC and Hofstra from the Colonial tain West Conference tournament to earn that league' The Rams, who won the Moun- s automatic bid, Purdue game, there will certainly be some extra incentive to win that one, Shondell said. "That loss from last year still hurts. honored by the Big Ten this week as the conference announced its postseason awards. Senior outside hitter Ariel Turner was named a Four Boilermaker players were " The potential match- up with the host Semi- noles in the second round will carry extra significance as it was Florida State that eliminated Purdue in the Sweet 16 a year ago in what was considered by many to be an upset. Now the roles are reversed with Florida State entering the tournament with the national seed and home court advantage. "If we get to that " " formances with a pair of awards, Big Ten Player-of-the-Week and AVCA National Player-of-the-Week. Against the Hoosiers, in her final capped the regular season with a pair of dominant performances against Indiana and Wisconsin, posting double-doubles. Turner was recognized for those per- Senior outside hitter Ariel OLYMPIC SPORTS PLAYER-OF-THE-WEEK: ARIEL TURNER Turner Monon Spike match, Turner posted 18 kills with a .366 hitting percentage to go with a team-leading 14 digs. She followed that match with a regular-season finale that resembled the form that earned Turner conference Player-of-the- Year honors a year ago. In a 3-1 victory, Turner tallied 24 kills with a .377 hitting percentage and added 17 digs. — Brandan Alford unanimous All-Big Ten first team member for the second consecu- tive season. Junior Carly Cramer was se- enthusiasm and energy and has not been bothered by anything. Junior setter Rachel Davis was " lected as an honorable mention All-Big Ten member while out- side hitter Annie Drews earned All-Freshman team honors. Drews capped her inaugural season in West Lafayette with a pair of strong performances, posting 11 kills against Indiana before adding 14 more against Wisconsin. "Annie has been a real ham- mer on that right side for us," Shon- dell said. "She has brought great named Purdue's Sportsmanship Award winner. BROUSE TO BE INDUCTED BY WGCA be inducted into the WGCA Hall of Fame on Dec. 11. Brouse will become the 45th member of the Hall of Fame and will be inducted at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas. He will become the first member of both the WGCA and Golf coach Devon Brouse will GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • VOLUME 23, EXPRESS 13 • 38