Syracuse Orange Stumble Against Florida State Seminoles in Greensboro Coliseum Showdown

The Syracuse Orange, ranked 20th, faced off against the unranked Florida State Seminoles in a gripping encounter at the Greensboro Coliseum. The home team's record now stands at 65-78 after this quarterfinal matchup.

The game started with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The Orange put up a strong fight in the first quarter, scoring 18 points to the Seminoles' 23. However, they struggled in the second quarter, managing only nine points compared to their opponents' 16. This dip allowed the Seminoles to build a significant lead by halftime.

Despite being down at half-time, Syracuse showed resilience and bounced back with an impressive third-quarter performance matching Florida State's initial energy by also putting up 18 points. In a valiant effort to close the gap during the final quarter of play, Syracuse outscored Florida State by nine points but ultimately fell short of victory.

Key statistics from Syracuse reflect areas where they excelled and where they could improve. They made good use of their free throw opportunities but converted only 63 percent of those chances into points. From beyond the arc, they shot at a rate of 27 percent making just three three-pointers throughout the game.

Defensively, Syracuse managed to block five shots and steal possession four times from Florida State; however, these efforts were not enough to turn the tide completely in their favor as they committed ten turnovers over four quarters.

Florida State's performance was marked by efficient shooting inside as well as capitalizing on second-chance opportunities which led them to score an impressive total of twenty-four second-chance points. Their field goal percentage stood firm at forty percent for both two-pointers and overall field goals made while converting nearly half (48 percent) of their two-point attempts into baskets.

Moreover, dominating rebounding was crucial for Florida State who collected fifty rebounds throughout this contest including nineteen offensive boards that contributed significantly towards maintaining control over game flow and tempo.

As fans look forward to future broadcasts featuring Syracuse Orange women's basketball team action on court again soon after this tough loss against formidable opponents like Florida State Seminoles; it is clear that there are lessons learned here which can be applied moving forward into upcoming games within ACC competition or beyond.