Florida St defeats Miss Valley St 96-49
Florida State Dominates Miss Valley St in Statement Win
In a resounding display of dominance, the Florida State Seminoles (96) cruised to a 47-point victory over visiting Miss Valley St (49) at the Tucker Center on Saturday night.
The game was never in doubt from the opening tip, as Florida State quickly took control and never looked back. The Seminoles' stifling defense held Miss Valley St to just 17 points in the first half, while their high-powered offense racked up 42 points of its own. By halftime, Florida State had built a 54-17 lead that would only grow larger from there.
The largest lead of the game came when Florida State's Chauncey Wiggins hit a three-pointer to make it 49-0, sending a loud and clear message to the Miss Valley St bench: this one was over. For the Seminoles, Wiggins finished with 16 points on 60% shooting from the field.
For Florida State, the team's balanced attack was on full display. In addition to Wiggins' 16 points, Alex Steen led the way on the glass with nine rebounds and four points, while Robert McCray V dished out seven assists to complement his own 13 points.
Miss Valley St struggled from beyond the arc all night, going just 1-8 from three-point range. Michael James led the team in scoring with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Seminoles' stifling defense.
Florida State's advanced statistics told a similar story: they shot 46% from the field, including 65.5% from two-point range and 32% from three-point range. On the other hand, Miss Valley St struggled to find its mark, shooting just 36% overall.
In terms of key differentiating stats, Florida State's turnover differential was a major factor in their victory. The Seminoles committed just 11 turnovers, while Miss Valley St turned it over 26 times, resulting in an additional 31 points for the hosts.
Overall, Florida State's dominant performance was a statement win that showcased the team's depth and talent. With the game never truly competitive, it was clear from the opening tip that this one was all about the Seminoles.