Clinging to a three point lead with 9:06 remaining, Leonard Hamilton signaled timeout and FSU turned to its leading scorer Mfiondu Kabengele for relief against a maddening Syracuse Orange charge that began late in the first half.
Kabengele tipped in a missed three by PJ Savoy, splashed a three of his own on the left wing and Terrance Forrest stripped Elijah Hughes to set up Mann for two. In under two minutes, Florida St. led by 10 after the Orange drew within two nearly 16 minutes after 21.