The Seminoles executed about as well as the have all season in the first half, but UVA demonstrated why they are a likely NCAA Tourney 1-seed in the second.
Above the Rim:
- Hot three point shooting out of the gates helped establish an early rhythm that favored FSU. Florida State used crisp passing to generate solid looks—which they cashed in on. This not only gave FSU a lead, it also opened up the interior, allowing FSU to score more points in the first half than any ACC opponent has against UVA this season.