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Did Florida State Seminoles' Fourth Quarter Surge Fall Short Against Charleston Cougars?

First Quarter


The game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Charleston Cougars kicked off with both teams showing strong defensive plays. The first quarter ended in a tie, with each team scoring 15 points. The Seminoles demonstrated their defensive prowess by blocking 7 shots throughout the game, setting a solid foundation early on.


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

Second Quarter


In the second quarter, the Cougars edged ahead slightly by scoring 14 points compared to the Seminoles' 13. Despite this narrow lead, Amaya Bonner's performance stood out as she contributed significantly with her assists and rebounds. However, turnovers were an issue for Florida State as they accumulated a total of 22 throughout the match.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw both teams intensifying their efforts. The Seminoles managed to outscore their opponents by one point, bringing in 19 against Charleston's 18. Emma Risch made notable contributions during this period with her shooting accuracy from beyond the arc.


Fourth Quarter


Heading into the final quarter, it was anyone’s game. The Cougars surged forward with an impressive offensive display that netted them 28 points compared to Florida State's 23. Despite Sole Williams’ attempts to rally her team through fast breaks and quick plays resulting in some crucial baskets, it wasn't enough to overcome Charleston’s lead.


In this matchup at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center attended by over a thousand fans, Charleston emerged victorious with a final score of 75-70 against Florida State Seminoles vs Charleston Cougars final score being noted for its competitive nature and frequent lead changes.


Looking ahead for post-game thoughts on what went wrong for Florida State Seminoles: turnovers proved costly along with missed opportunities at critical moments which could have shifted momentum in their favor.


As part of our post-game report on Florida State Seminoles’ upcoming schedule: they will face Virginia Tech Hokies at home on December 18th at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center; fans can catch all action live via ACC Network Extra broadcast starting from evening hours local time (6 PM).


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