Cam Miles scored 17 factors and Florida State compelled 26 turnovers whereas pulling away from UT Martin for an 87-73 win on Tuesday in Tallahassee, Fla.
Miles, a freshman who scored 18 whole factors in his first three video games mixed, shot a really environment friendly 7-for-10, together with 3-for-5 from 3-point vary, and added three assists. He scored 15 of his factors within the second half.
Robert McCray V produced 12 of his 16 factors within the first half, hitting 4 3-pointers and dishing seven assists for the Seminoles (3-1). Alex Steen added 13 factors and 7 rebounds whereas Lajae Jones and AJ Swinton every added 12 factors.
5 completely different Seminoles had three-plus steals, led by 4 from Martin Somerville. Florida State completed with 19 steals, turned UT Martin’s 26 turnovers into 33 factors and turned it over simply six instances.
Andrija Bukumirovic posted his second double-double of the season for the Skyhawks (3-1) with 22 factors and 12 rebounds. Matas Deniusas added 11 factors, and Dragos Lungu logged 10 factors and eight boards.
On the finish of a back-and-forth first half that featured seven ties and 9 lead modifications, the Seminoles led 43-40 on the break. Whereas Florida State shot simply 39.5% from the ground, 35% from 3-point vary and 50% from the free-throw line over the opening 20 minutes, it led as a result of it turned 12 UT Martin turnovers into 17 factors.
After by no means main by greater than six factors within the first half, Florida State opened the second half on a 16-2 run to take a 59-42 lead with 15:23 left.
The Skyhawks lower the deficit to as little as seven factors with 6:15 to play, however Jones responded with three free throws in fast succession to increase the margin to double digits as soon as once more.
Jones made 7 of 10 free-throw makes an attempt whereas the remainder of the Florida State gamers have been a mixed 6 of 13 (46.2%).
Miles scored 9 factors over the ultimate 4:28 to disclaim UT Martin’s remaining comeback try, when the Skyhawks lower the deficit to 79-71 with 3:17 left.
–Area Degree Media
