The Seminoles and Boilermakers went back and forth for the first 10:36, with the score tied at 17. FSU’s pressure caused trouble for Carsen Edwards and the Boilermakers, leading to 9 first half turnovers. Florida State’s zone press helped the ’Noles build a 44-32 halftime lead, with 13 points off PU turnovers. On offense, FSU was able to effectively drive to the basket and crashed the boards for 11 second chance points.
Carsen Edwards had 13 points on 4 of 13 shooting from the field and went 4 of 4 from the line in the first half.