Florida State Seminoles Edge Past Notre Dame Fighting Irish with Strong Second Half Performance

The Florida State Seminoles secured a narrow victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a final score of 82-79. This win brings the Seminoles to a record of 1-0, while the Fighting Irish start their season at 0-1.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling for dominance, but it was the Noles who managed to establish an early lead. With Chauncey Wiggins contributing significantly by scoring 22 points and maintaining an impressive field goal percentage of 53 percent, Florida State ended the half ahead with a scoreline of 41-32. The Tribe's defense was also notable, as they recorded four blocks and five steals in this period.

Second Half

In the second half, Notre Dame attempted a comeback by increasing their offensive pressure and scoring 47 points. However, Florida State's resilience shone through as they matched every move made by ND. Robert McCray V played a pivotal role in maintaining this momentum by adding another layer to their offense with his contribution of 15 points and two assists.

Key Moments

A crucial moment came when Thomas Bassong made an impactful defensive play that led to one of his team's five steals, shifting momentum back in favor of FSU during critical stages. The Noles' ability to capitalize on turnovers proved vital as they scored 14 points off turnovers compared to ND's seven.

Despite being out-rebounded overall (37 compared to ND’s impressive tally), Florida State showcased efficient shooting from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage standing at an impressive rate throughout both halves.

As fans look forward eagerly towards future games following this exciting encounter between these two collegiate powerhouses; mark your calendars for February 10th when FSU will face Virginia Cavaliers at Donald L Tucker Civic Center starting from around seven PM Eastern Time broadcasted live via ESPNU network!

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