CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The 13th-seeded FGCU women's basketball team left the comfort of the Nest and began its journey to Coral Gables for the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
 
The Eagles departed from Alico Arena at 6:30 p.m. and arrived at their hotel around 9 p.m., just in time to watch the men's team go toe-to-toe with FSU in Orlando in men's tournament.
 
Above are some sights and sounds from Day 1 of the team's trip. FGCU (26-8) will face 4th-seeded Miami (23-8) in the NCAA Tournament First Round on Saturday at 4 p.m. For additional information regarding tickets, viewing parties and more, visit FGCU.edu/MarchMadness.