Florida State Seminoles Edge Out Pittsburgh Panthers in a Nail-Biting Finish at Petersen Events Center

The Florida State Seminoles emerged victorious against the Pittsburgh Panthers with a 69-65 win, improving their record to 1-0. The Panthers, despite their efforts, now stand at 0-1. The game was held at the Petersen Events Center and witnessed an intense battle between both teams.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams locked in a tight contest, each scoring 16 points. The Seminoles displayed strong defensive skills with Amaya Bonner contributing significantly by securing crucial rebounds and steals. Her performance set the tone for Florida State's defensive strategy throughout the game.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Florida State managed to pull ahead slightly by scoring 18 points compared to Pittsburgh's 12. Allie Kubek played a pivotal role during this period with her precise shooting and effective ball movement that kept the Panthers on their toes.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was marked by an offensive surge from both sides as Florida State scored 22 points while Pittsburgh responded with 17. Jasmine Shavers showcased her agility and quick decision-making on court, helping maintain the Seminoles' lead through strategic assists and fast breaks.

Fourth Quarter

As tensions rose in the final quarter, Pittsburgh attempted a comeback by adding another 20 points to their tally. However, it was not enough to surpass Florida State's total of 13 for this period. Pania Davis stood out defensively for FSU with critical blocks that thwarted several Panther attempts at narrowing down the score gap.

Overall team statistics revealed that while both teams had equal rebounds (47), it was FSU’s superior free throw accuracy (76 percent) compared to Pitt’s impressive but insufficient field goal percentage (34 percent) which ultimately made all difference between victory or defeat here today!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch next action-packed encounter when North Carolina Tar Heels visit Donald L Tucker Civic Center Tallahassee January18th scheduled tip-off time being set around approximately2 PM EDT broadcast live via CW Network TV channel! Share your thoughts about this exciting match-up!