Florida State University Triumphs Over Southern Methodist University
In a standout performance on Saturday, Chauncey Wiggins helped Florida State University defeat Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a remarkable 31-point game, marking a personal best for the player. In addition to Wiggins, who shot an impressive 10 of 14 overall and 6 of 8 from three-point range, Robert McCray V contributed significantly with 17 points as the Seminoles put together a strong showing, finishing the game 91-78.
Game Highlights
Florida State, which now boasts a record of 17-14 and an Atlantic Coast Conference mark of 10-8, ended their regular season on a high note, winning their last three matches. They established dominance early in the game, closing the first half with a 16-6 scoring run that gave them a substantial 45-27 halftime lead. Wiggins was instrumental during this stretch, contributing 16 points before the break.
The second half saw the Seminoles maintain a comfortable lead, staying ahead by double digits to secure the victory. Lajae Jones added 12 points and Kobe MaGee made 10, contributing to Florida State’s overall shooting accuracy of 52% from the field and 47% from beyond the arc. In contrast, SMU shot 42% and 39% from those areas, respectively.
SMU’s Performance
For the Mustangs (19-12, 8-10), Boopie Miller delivered an impressive performance, scoring a career-high of 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting, including 7-for-11 from three-point range. Samet Yigitoglu also performed well, with 15 points and nine rebounds before fouling out, while Corey Washington chipped in with another 12 points before his own fouling out.
Looking Ahead
Both teams are now looking forward to the upcoming ACC Tournament, which kicks off this Tuesday. Updates on seedings will soon be available as they prepare for the next stage of competition.
