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Did Florida State Seminoles' Second Half Surge Overwhelm Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum?

The Florida State Seminoles improved their record to 18-7 with a commanding 92-69 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies, who now stand at 14-11. The game, held at Cassell Coliseum, saw the Noles dominate in the second half after trailing by 3 points at halftime.


Feb 14, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Florida State Seminoles forward Alex Steen (25) shoots as Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) defends during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

First Half


In the first half, the Hokies took an early lead with a strong offensive showing. They managed to score 42 points against FSU's defense. The Tribe struggled initially but kept pace with a solid performance from Martin Somerville and Lajae Jones. Somerville contributed significantly with his shooting accuracy, while Jones provided crucial rebounds and blocks.


Second Half


The second half was where the Noles truly shined. They outscored Tech by 26 points in this period alone, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience. Chauncey Wiggins played a pivotal role in this turnaround by scoring efficiently and maintaining pressure on Virginia Tech's defense. The Tribe's field goal percentage soared to an impressive 62 percent overall.


Feb 14, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies forward Amani Hansberry (13) shoots against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Key Moments


A critical moment came when FSU went on a run of unanswered points that shifted momentum entirely in their favor. This surge was marked by effective teamwork and strategic plays that left the Hokies struggling to respond defensively.


Florida State Seminoles post-match stats revealed their dominance across various metrics including assists (15) and total rebounds (28), which were instrumental in securing their victory over Virginia Tech.


Feb 14, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Florida State Seminoles guard Lajae Jones (10) looks to pass the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies center Antonio Dorn (77) defends during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch Florida State Seminoles as they face Boston College Eagles on February 17th at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee at 6:00 PM EST on ACC Network TV.


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