In a highly anticipated game, the University of Miami faced off against Florida State University in a basketball match. FSU dominated the first half, leading 45-35 at halftime and eventually securing an 84-75 victory. The game saw impressive performances from Nijel Pack, Omier, and Poplar. FSU's victory marked their 5th consecutive win, with a strong shooting performance and dominance in bench points, points in the paint, and assists. The win extended FSU's road winning streak against UM. The game drew attention to FSU's strong form, with a 5-1 record in the ACC, while Miami faced a downward trend. The electric atmosphere at Watsco Center reflected UM's efforts to rally from a 16-point deficit, but FSU's height, depth, and defense ultimately secured their win.
Syracuse men’s basketball: what to watch for vs Miami https://t.co/6SlRs42s1P via @NunesMagician
Syracuse basketball vs. Miami: 5 Key Things to Know https://t.co/HoQE9xevNT https://t.co/WVdmRRKo7X
No. 15 FSU women’s basketball falls at Syracuse https://t.co/QAV69PKvSk
Syracuse women’s basketball: the Orange upset #15 Florida State 79-73 behind unthinkable 18-point comeback https://t.co/xcGDTquo1X via @DominicChiappo2
What a win! @CuseWBB knocks off No. 15 FSU 79-73 at the Dome. Dyaisha Fair with 31 points, including a program record 9 3-pointers. Syracuse trailed by 18 points but came back to win, including out-scoring the Seminoles 25-11 in the 4th qtr.
DYAISHA FAIR AINT PLAYING FAIR. Deeeeeep three with the shot clock going down to give Syracuse the lead over #15 FSU. Fair is up to 26 points on 8-13 from deep. https://t.co/PIKmsi4ei7
Syracuse has erased an 18-point lead at home and is leading #15 FSU by 1 with 5:49 to play. Seminoles have taken just 4 shots in the 4th quarter to the Orange's 15.
PSA: The Syracuse women trail No 15 FSU by 2 in the 4Q
Syracuse women’s basketball: what to watch for versus #15 Florida State https://t.co/9ZbGeANxdx via @NunesMagician
FSU uses height, depth, defense to rattle UM 84-75 in front of near-sellout crowd https://t.co/XcmMtaW3RN
Primo Spears, Cam Corhen lead Florida State past Miami for fifth straight win https://t.co/OMUBCxvjRw
FSU uses height, depth, defense to rattle UM 84-75 in front of electric Watsco Center crowd. Interviews, recap here. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @CanesHoops #GoCanes #FSU #ACC https://t.co/40DnbBQaeB
FSU uses height, depth, defense to rattle UM 84-75 in front of big Watsco Center crowd https://t.co/rYYuMaHzYG
Florida State never trails in win at Miami, extending winning streak to five games https://t.co/uEm92q7avL
Seminoles beat Hurricanes to extend road winning streak vs. Miami https://t.co/sNvtqvV2Uo
FSU basketball team has won the last 6 games at UM. @HeraldSports #ACC
Florida State beats Miami at Miami. Leonard Hamilton's crew is starting to feel it. 5 straight wins. Hurricanes heading the opposite direction
FSU is 5-1 in ACC play, 5 straight wins since their loss to Lipscomb. Just like we all expected! https://t.co/6CZqU6TuOn
Final: FSU beats Miami 84-75. Miami cut lead to two three times, but could not get closer. Pack 19, Omier 15 p and 15 reb, Poplar 15, Joseph 10. Interviews, game recap to come. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #GoCanes #FSU #ACC
That's 5 in a row! Florida State men go on the road and pick up a big win over Miami, 84-75. Spears and Corhen both score 16. Watkins scores 15 .... Matthew Cleveland scores 2. Seminoles are now 11-6 overall and 5-1 in the ACC.
Florida State just went into Coral Gables and beat Miami by nine on the road. Seminoles have now won five in a row and seven of eight -- and are 5-1 in the ACC.
The vibe at Watsco Center when UM trimmed deficit to 2 pts vs FSU @HeraldSports #GoCanes #FSU https://t.co/37YjfWKDYP
UM rallies from down 16...just went 6-of-6, 8-0 run to close FSU lead to two points, 59-57. Nijel Pack with a pair of huge threes, Bensley Joseph with steal and key bucket, Cleveland with a big steal. 11 minutes to go. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @CanesHoops #GoCanes #FSU #ACC
HALF Miami trails FSU 45-35. Rough defensive half or the Hurricanes. FSU is shooting 51 percent and out-rebounding Miami 21-18.
Miami trails FSU 40-28 with 3 min to go. Key stats: FSU leads 22-6 bench pts FSU leads 28-16 points in paint FSU leads 11-4 assists UM 2 of 12 from three (17 percent) @HeraldSports #GoCanes #FSU
Seminoles lead the Hurricanes 14-9 at the U-16 timeout. FSU shooting 71 percent so far.
Big game atmosphere! UM vs FSU. Student section rocking. UM starters: Cleveland, Poplar, Pack, Omier, Joseph. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @CanesHoops #GoCanes #FSU https://t.co/4bSIvBgRqM