Can Florida State Seminoles Overcome SMU Mustangs' Early Lead at Moody Coliseum?

The Florida State Seminoles faced off against the SMU Mustangs in a tightly contested game at Moody Coliseum. The Mustangs emerged victorious with an 83-80 win, improving their record to 1-0, while the Seminoles fell to 0-1. Despite a strong second-half performance by the Noles, they couldn't overcome the early lead established by SMU.

First Half

The first half saw the Mustangs take control early on, scoring 46 points compared to Florida State's 34. The Ponies capitalized on their shooting accuracy, achieving a field goal percentage of 44 percent. Their ability to convert free throws also played a crucial role as they made 17 out of their attempted shots from the line.

Second Half

In contrast, the second half belonged largely to Florida State as they mounted an impressive comeback attempt with Robert McCray V leading the charge. McCray contributed significantly with his playmaking skills and scored key points that helped close down SMU’s lead. The Tribe managed to score 46 points in this period but ultimately fell short by just three points.

Key Performances

Thomas Bassong was instrumental for FSU with his defensive prowess and rebounding efforts throughout both halves of play. His presence was felt across various aspects of gameplay including blocks and assists which kept them competitive till late into proceedings.

On another note regarding individual performances: Martin Somerville showcased remarkable efficiency during critical moments; he maintained composure under pressure situations contributing vital baskets when needed most - further emphasizing how important depth can be within any roster setup especially given such closely fought encounters like these ones witnessed here today between two evenly matched sides vying hard against each other right till end whistle blew signaling conclusion match itself finally drawing curtains down upon what proved highly entertaining spectacle overall indeed!

As fans look forward eagerly anticipating next fixture scheduled January twenty-eighth against California Golden Bears home turf Donald L Tucker Civic Center Tallahassee broadcast live via ACC Network starting promptly seven PM Eastern Time make sure tune catch all action unfold firsthand yourself firsthand experience excitement firsthand! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about your favorite team’s latest exploits!