Washington State outside hitter Taylor Mims (10) kills the ball Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 during the first set against Florida State, at the Devaney Sports Center.
KAYLA WOLF, Journal StarJunior Taylor Mims had a monster game in lead Washington State to a 34-32, 25-14, 23-25, 25-13 victory over Florida State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Mims, an All-Pac 12 performer had a career-high 28 kills, 22 digs and six blocks. Taryn Knuth led Florida State (18-11) with 16 kills.
The Cougars (18-15) advance to the second round for the second straight year, and will await the winner of Nebraska-Stony Brook.