Florida State took on top-five-ranked North Carolina Saturday afternoon, looking for a victory to jump-start its tournament hopes.
First Half:
The game plan started and ended for Florida State by containing the R.J. Davis and Armando Bacot two-man game. Davis came into the day averaging over 20 points a game, while Bacot has been a monster on the glass, registering over ten rebounds. The duo deferred to their teammates early but destroyed Florida State on the glass, grabbing three offensive rebounds before the under-16 timeout. Their ability to get inside the paint led to open 3s, and the Tar Heels took advantage.