Seminoles Dominate Panthers at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Women's Basketball Showdown

The Florida State Seminoles delivered a commanding performance at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, outscoring the Pittsburgh Panthers 74-37 in a conference game that showcased their dominance on the court. The Seminoles' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Panthers fall to 0-1.

From tip-off, the Florida State Seminoles set the tone with a solid first quarter, leading by six points as they posted 14 to Pittsburgh's eight. They maintained their lead in the second quarter with an additional 15 points against Pittsburgh's six, widening their advantage before halftime.

The third quarter saw an explosive performance from Florida State as they doubled down on their efforts and racked up an astonishing 30 points. The Panthers managed nine points during this period but were unable to close the gap significantly. In the final quarter of play, both teams scored 15 points each; however, it was too late for Pittsburgh to mount a comeback.

Key players for Florida State included Valencia Myers who contributed significantly with her scoring and defensive plays throughout all four quarters of action. On offense and defense alike, she was instrumental in building and maintaining her team's lead over Pittsburgh.

The Panthers showed resilience despite facing a tough opponent on their home court. Their best efforts came during the fourth quarter where they matched Florida State point-for-point but ultimately could not overcome their earlier deficits.

Looking ahead for fans of Florida State Seminoles basketball: mark your calendars for January 26th when your team will face off against Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend at 8 PM Eastern Time. This game will be broadcasted on ACC Network Extra via internet streaming platforms for those wishing to follow along live from anywhere.