Even in defeat, Sue Semrau held her hands up high, clapping at the Florida State fans in attendance.
The FSU women's basketball team, with aspirations of reaching the Final Four this season, was so close to its biggest win in school history.
Guard Brittany Brown missed the last of three free throws, reigning ACC Sixth Player of the Year Shakyla Thomas was blocked on the following possession and transfer guard Imani Wright missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that nearly upset the defending national champions.
No. 3 UConn (1-0) was able to escape with a 78-76 win over No.