The Florida SouthWestern (FSW) women’s basketball team is making waves in college hoops this season. Ranked No. 12 in the country, the Buccaneers have had a dominant year, securing the No. 3 seed in the FCSAA State Tournament. Now, they’re ready to take the next step toward history.
When head coach Jamie Fisher arrived at FSW last summer, he had a clear vision for the program’s future.
"I want to be a national contender," Fisher said. "It's going to take time, but I want to be relevant and competing right away."
That goal has come to fruition faster than expected. The Bucs have exceeded expectations, finishing the regular season with a stellar 23-4 record, including an impressive 17-1 run in the Citrus Conference.
“We got here a little faster than we thought we were going to,” Fisher admitted. “But credit the girls.”
FSW has been nearly unstoppable since November, dropping just one game over the past four months. Their success has been driven by commitment, consistency, and a team-first mentality.
“Being here every day, showing up, giving it our all is definitely one of the major things that got us where we are right now,” said Samantha Serrano, who was named Citrus Conference Player of the Year.
The Bucs’ dedication has paid off with numerous accolades. All five starters earned All-Conference honors, Fisher was named Citrus Conference Coach of the Year in his debut season, and the team secured the 2025 Citrus Conference Championship.
“This team's been obsessed with getting better from day one,” Fisher said. “And so I think this team’s really improved.”
With the conference title under their belt, the Bucs now have their sights set on winning the program’s first-ever FCSAA Championship.
“We didn’t finish yet,” said All-Conference standout Georgi Buzzetti. “We have to keep working and keep giving that energy to the team. I feel we have a lot to give.”
FSW begins its tournament run against Pensacola State in Niceville on Wednesday at 4 PM. With momentum on their side, the Bucs are poised to make a deep run and solidify their place as one of the top programs in the nation.
Stay tuned as the madness unfolds!
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