Can Florida State's Paint Domination and Turnover Edge Seal Victory at Watsco?
In a display of sheer dominance inside the paint, the Florida State Seminoles outmaneuvered the Miami Hurricanes with a final score of 84-75. The Seminoles' record now stands at an impressive 2-0, while the Hurricanes fall to 0-2. The game unfolded at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, where a crowd of 7,972 witnessed the Seminoles secure their victory.
The Florida State Seminoles showcased their offensive capabilities by scoring a remarkable 52 points in the paint compared to Miami's 34. This inside presence was bolstered by shooting an efficient 57 percent from two-point range on 51 attempts. The team also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 16 points off Miami's mistakes. Despite being outpaced in fast break points, with only two against Miami's ten, it was Florida State’s ability to maintain control that stood out.
Defensively, the Seminoles were just as formidable. They amassed an impressive total of twelve steals and forced fourteen turnovers from their opponents while committing thirteen themselves. Their defensive rebounding was key; they collected twenty-two defensive boards and added twelve more on offense for a total rebound count of forty-one against Miami’s thirty-five.
The team's free throw performance left room for improvement as they made only fourteen out of twenty-three attempts resulting in a sixty-one percent completion rate which is something they might look to work on moving forward.
Florida State also demonstrated strong teamwork with seventeen assists throughout the game contributing to their overall fluidity and cohesion on court; this was reflected in their assist-to-turnover ratio which stood at an admirable figure of one point four two.
On individual performances, it is worth noting that no players were fouled out or ejected during this intense conference game which speaks volumes about both teams’ discipline under pressure.
As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for January twentieth when Florida State will host Clemson Tigers at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. This upcoming match promises another exciting chapter for basketball enthusiasts and will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network channel six hundred twelve starting at four PM Eastern Time.