Florida State Seminoles guard Anthony Polite (2) controls the ball against Colorado Buffaloes forward Evan Battey (21) in the first half during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports
No. 4 seed FSU basketball started the game against No. 5 seed Colorado turning the ball over and without any rhythm on offense.
However, it was the Noles’ defense that carried them to victory over the Buffaloes until their offense found itself late in the game.