Did Florida State Seminoles' Fourth Quarter Surge Overcome Missouri State Lady Bears?

The Florida State Seminoles improved their record to 1-0 with a decisive victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears, who now stand at 0-1. The final score of the game was 85-75, showcasing a strong performance by the Seminoles in Alico Arena.

First Quarter

The game began with both teams displaying solid defense. The Seminoles took an early lead, scoring 22 points compared to the Lady Bears' 10. Sole Williams led her team with precision shooting and effective ball handling, contributing significantly to their early advantage.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Missouri State found their rhythm and outscored Florida State by three points. The Lady Bears tallied 24 points while the Seminoles managed to add only 21. Despite this push from Missouri State, Sydney Bowles kept her team competitive with crucial baskets and defensive plays.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw a more balanced contest as both teams scored in double digits; however, it was marked by turnovers on both sides. Allie Kubek's defensive efforts were notable for Florida State as she recorded key rebounds that helped maintain their lead despite being outscored again by four points.

Fourth Quarter

Florida State's fourth-quarter surge proved pivotal as they added an impressive 25 points while limiting Missouri State to just 20. Emma Risch played a vital role during this period with her sharp shooting from beyond the arc and quick transitions that caught the Lady Bears off guard.

Throughout this matchup, what went wrong for Florida State Seminoles included occasional lapses in defense allowing easy baskets for Missouri but they compensated well through fast breaks and free throws where they achieved an impressive accuracy of over eighty percent.

Afterward, during his post-game reaction session with reporters outside Alico Arena’s locker room area - Coach expressed satisfaction about his team's resilience especially highlighting how players like Jasmine Shavers stepped up when needed most which contributed greatly towards securing victory against tough opponents such as these ones today!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch future action when Oklahoma Sooners visit Fort Myers’ own Alico Arena on November thirtieth at six thirty PM Eastern Standard Time broadcasted live via FloCollege internet network! Don’t miss out – share your thoughts about today’s exciting encounter between two talented squads right here below!