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Florida State Seminoles Stumble as Texas A&M Aggies Dominate at Benchmark International Arena

The Florida State Seminoles faced a challenging encounter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Benchmark International Arena, resulting in a 95-59 outcome. This game added another loss to the Seminoles' record, now standing at 0-1, while the Aggies improved to 1-0.


Feb 1, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Cam Corhen (3) drives to the basket during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The opening half saw the Noles struggle to find their rhythm on both ends of the court. Despite their efforts, they managed only 24 points compared to Texas A&M's commanding 52. The Tribe's shooting woes were evident with a field goal percentage of just 29 percent. Cam Miles and Martin Somerville tried to spark some momentum with their defensive plays, contributing significantly with steals that momentarily disrupted the Aggies' flow.


Second Half


In the second half, Florida State attempted a comeback but was met with continued resistance from Texas A&M's defense. The Noles scored an additional 35 points but could not close the gap created earlier in the game. Kobe MaGee emerged as a standout player for Florida State, leading his team with an impressive contribution of 21 points and maintaining efficiency in his shooting attempts.


Key Moments


A pivotal moment occurred when Robert McCray V orchestrated several assists that led to quick baskets during fast breaks; however, these efforts were overshadowed by Texas A&M's consistent scoring ability and strategic ball movement which resulted in them securing crucial points off turnovers.


Despite showing flashes of potential through players like AJ Swinton and Chauncey Wiggins who contributed defensively with blocks and rebounds respectively, it was not enough to counteract Texas A&M’s offensive prowess which included effective three-point shooting at a rate of 44 percent.


The Florida State Seminoles vs Texas A&M Aggies match summary highlights key moments where tactical plays by both teams defined different phases of this matchup. Post-game thoughts from Florida State Seminoles suggest areas for improvement as they prepare for upcoming challenges.


Looking ahead, fans can catch post-game thoughts from Florida State Seminoles before they face Georgia Bulldogs on December 2nd at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. The game will be broadcasted live on ACC Network starting at 9:00 PM EST.


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