For most of the 2nd half it looked like FSU would suffer a second consecutive defeat. However, a 9-0 run over the final 3:43 allowed the Seminoles to snatch a 73-72 win over No. 19 Purdue Boilermakers.
Above the Rim:
- A disconcerting trend is starting to emerge just seven games into the season: slow, sloppy starts. I know Florida State wins by committee and depth. Leonard Hamilton has won me over—I’m sold. If the game’s close with 10 minutes remaining, I’m usually feeling pretty good. However, you still don’t want to be spotting teams an early lead, no matter your depth.