Syracuse Orange Outpaced by Florida State Seminoles at Home Court Showdown
The Syracuse Orange's record now stands at 0-1 after a hard-fought game against the Florida State Seminoles, who improved their record to 1-0. The final score read 85-69 in favor of the visiting team.
In a conference game that saw the lead change hands nine times and was tied on seven occasions, the Syracuse Orange fell short against the Florida State Seminoles. Despite a strong start that had them leading with a score of 36-35 at halftime, Syracuse could not maintain their momentum into the second half. The Seminoles surged ahead with an additional 50 points post-intermission, while Syracuse added only 33 to their tally.
The home team's efforts were led by an impressive two-point shooting performance where they made 22 out of 38 attempts, translating to a solid 58 percent success rate. However, struggles from beyond the arc were evident as they managed to convert only one out of their fourteen three-point attempts, leaving them with a meager seven percent from downtown.
Syracuse did excel in certain areas; they dominated inside with an impressive total of forty points in paint and capitalized on fast breaks for fifteen points. Their defensive efforts resulted in six blocks and five steals over the course of play. Yet these highlights were overshadowed by turnovers which plagued them throughout; sixteen mishaps handed possession back to Florida State too often.
On the other side of court, Florida State showcased balanced scoring across both halves and demonstrated efficiency from both field goal range (49 percent) and free throw line (75 percent). Their offensive prowess was further highlighted by fifty points scored in paint and twelve points off turnovers caused by ten steals.
Rebounding was another area where Syracuse showed strength but ultimately fell short compared to their opponents. They gathered thirty-eight rebounds - twenty-six defensive and nine offensive - while Florida State pulled down thirty-five rebounds including twenty-six defensive boards which helped limit second-chance opportunities for Syracuse.
Looking ahead after this tough loss at JMA Wireless Dome before an attendance crowd of nearly twenty thousand fans, Syracuse Orange will regroup as they prepare for their next challenge against North Carolina State Wolfpack on January 27th at JMA Wireless Dome located at 900 Irving Avenue in Syracuse NY zip code:13210 Fans can catch all action live on ACC Network channel number:612 starting at seven o'clock Eastern Time.