The Arizona Wildcats entered the Florida State series with a chance to prove they can hang with any team in the country, including the defending national champions.
And while Friday’s series opener showed the Wildcats can compete with the Seminoles, it also showed they are still not in the same class.
The 12th-ranked Wildcats lost to No. 1 Florida State 5-3 at Hillenbrand Stadium, falling to 17-6 and 0-4 vs. top-10 teams this season.
“I think we’re right there,” said UA catcher Dejah Mulipola. “It was just a couple at-bats and a couple pitches.