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Seminoles' Star Ta'Niya Latson Set to Shine in Matchup Against Wake Forest

In the world of women's college basketball, few matchups promise as much excitement and talent on display as the upcoming game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. With both teams preparing to face off at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, fans are eagerly anticipating a showdown filled with remarkable performances from standout players.


Jan 26, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Makayla Timpson (21) blocks a shot in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Top Performers from Florida State Seminoles


Leading the charge for the Seminoles is guard Ta'Niya Latson, whose recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular. Over her last three games, Latson has averaged an impressive 25.3 points per game, showcasing her scoring ability with a remarkable 55 percent shooting accuracy from two-point range and an 83 percent success rate from the free-throw line. Not just a scorer, Latson has also contributed significantly across the board with averages of 5 rebounds, 3.67 assists, and 1 steal per game.


Another key player for Florida State is forward Makayla Timpson. Timpson has demonstrated her prowess on both ends of the court, averaging 15.3 points and 10.67 rebounds per game over her last three appearances. Her defensive skills have been particularly noteworthy, with an average of 2 blocks per game during this stretch.


Wake Forest Demon Deacons Standouts


On the opposing side, guard Rylie Theuerkauf has been a consistent force for Wake Forest. Theuerkauf has put up an impressive average of 21.67 points over her last three games while maintaining a solid field goal percentage of 59.6 percent from two-point range and contributing across various aspects of the game with averages of 2 assists and 2 steals per game.


Forward Malaya Cowles has also made significant contributions for Wake Forest, especially on defense where she averaged an outstanding 3 blocks per game in addition to her scoring efforts that saw her put up an average of 9 points per game over recent outings.


Game Predictions


As these two teams prepare to clash, all eyes will be on these top performers to see who will tip the scales in favor of their team. While Latson's all-around brilliance makes her a player to watch closely during this matchup, Theuerkauf's scoring ability cannot be underestimated and could pose a significant challenge for Florida State's defense.


With both teams boasting players capable of making crucial impacts on both ends of the floor, this matchup promises to be a tightly contested affair that could come down to which team's stars shine brightest on game day.


Don't miss out on what promises to be an exhilarating contest between these two talented squads at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee on February 2nd at 6:00 PM EST. Fans can catch all the action live on ACC Network.


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