Florida State Seminoles' Overtime Odyssey: Virginia Cavaliers Edge Out in Epic Battle

The Florida State Seminoles faced off against the Virginia Cavaliers in a gripping encounter at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The game concluded with a 91-87 victory for the Cavaliers, leaving the Seminoles with a record of 0-1, while Virginia improved to 1-0.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw the Cavaliers take an early lead, scoring 31 points compared to Florida State's 15. The Seminoles struggled to find their rhythm as Virginia's defense proved formidable.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams tightened their defenses. The Seminoles managed to add 17 points but still trailed behind as Virginia added another 14 points to their tally.

Third Quarter

The third quarter witnessed a resurgence from Florida State as they scored an impressive 22 points. Amaya Bonner was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly on both ends of the court.

Fourth Quarter

Despite narrowing the gap in previous quarters, Florida State found themselves trailing by four points at the end of regulation time after scoring only 13 points in this period compared to Virginia's eight.

Overtime Periods

The game extended into two overtime periods where both teams displayed remarkable resilience and skill. In these crucial moments, Sole Williams shone brightly for Florida State with her offensive prowess. However, it was not enough as Virginia outscored them by four across both overtimes combined.

Throughout this intense matchup between two competitive sides - highlighted by five lead changes and ties - key performances stood out from each team’s roster; notably Jasmine Shavers who contributed defensively alongside her teammates’ efforts which included eight blocks overall for FSU against UVA’s thirteen blocks recorded during playtime today!

For those interested in delving deeper into how these events unfolded or seeking insights regarding individual contributions made throughout such encounters like “game-changing plays” involving either side involved here today – be sure check out our comprehensive coverage including detailed breakdowns available via “Florida State Seminoles vs Virginia Cavaliers full match report” along other related content pieces featuring tactical recaps too!

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