Abaev, Ponder power Florida State in 91-67 victory over Troy
(AP) — Shon Abaev scored 20 points, Marcis Ponder had another double-double, and Florida State defeated Troy 91-67 on Friday night.The Seminoles scored 57 points in the second half.
Tallahassee, Florida witnessed a thrilling basketball match on Friday night as Florida State Seminoles handed Troy a decisive 91-67 defeat. Shon Abaev led the way for the Seminoles with an impressive 20 points, supplemented by seven rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Marcis Ponder, a 7-foot freshman sensation, contributed a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in his second collegiate game.
The Seminoles took an early lead, posting 12 points within the first five minutes, and extended their advantage to 17 points within the opening half hour. A stellar 7-0 run by the team, culminating in Sebastian Rancik's clutch 3-pointer, solidified their 37-23 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Seminoles demonstrated their dominance, netting a whopping 57 points while maintaining a solid 53% field goal shooting rate. Their tenacity was further highlighted by their 19 successful free throw attempts out of 21.
The Troy Trojans put up a valiant effort, with Caden Diggs and Sam Walters each scoring 11 points to bring the total to 22. Rancik and Kameron Taylor were the standout players for the Seminoles, contributing 18 and 15 points respectively. As Florida State heads to face the No. 1 ranked Florida team on Tuesday, Troy is set to take on Loyola Marymount on the same day.
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