Seminoles' Paint Struggles: Orange Dominate Inside at JMA Wireless Dome

First Half

The Florida State Seminoles faced off against the Syracuse Orange in a competitive matchup at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Seminoles, now holding a 0-1 record, were outscored by the Orange, who improved to 1-0 with a final score of 94-86. In the first half, both teams showcased their offensive capabilities. The Noles managed to put up 40 points but trailed slightly behind as Cuse led with 43 points.

Florida State's Martin Somerville was instrumental in keeping his team within reach by scoring efficiently from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of 57 percent. However, turnovers plagued the Tribe's efforts as they committed a total of 14 throughout the game.

Second Half

In the second half, Florida State increased their scoring output to 46 points but struggled defensively against Syracuse's relentless attack inside. The Orange capitalized on their opportunities in the paint, scoring an impressive total of 46 points there and shooting at an effective field goal percentage of 68 percent overall.

Despite Robert McCray V contributing significantly with his playmaking abilities and adding six assists for FSU, it wasn't enough to overcome Syracuse’s dominance on fast breaks where they scored an additional 24 points.

Post Game Analysis

The Florida State Seminoles vs Syracuse Orange recap highlights how critical interior defense was for both teams during this encounter. While FSU showed resilience and effort through players like Kobe MaGee who contributed four rebounds and two steals along with his team-high efficiency game score of nearly eighteen; ultimately it was Cuse’s superior execution that secured them victory.

Looking ahead for fans eager about future matchups: mark your calendars! On January seventeenth at six PM Eastern Time (ET), catch another exciting showdown when our beloved Noles take on Wake Forest Demon Deacons right here in Tallahassee at Donald L Tucker Civic Center – tune into ESPN2 if you can’t make it live!

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