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Florida State Blows Out CSU Bakersfield 89-59 To Reach 5-1

The Seminoles’ quick-trigger identity faces a sharper test against Texas A&M, Georgia, then Houston.

Overview

  • Chauncey Wiggins led Florida State with 17 points, with Martin Somerville adding 14 on four threes, Robert McCray V scoring 14, and Alex Steen posting 13 points and 10 rebounds.
  • FSU turned 28 Roadrunner turnovers into 40 points and seized control with a 25-2 second‑half run that stretched the lead to 67-36.
  • After an 0-for-15 first half from deep, Florida State found its range after halftime and pulled away comfortably.
  • Under first-year coach Luke Loucks, the Seminoles lead Division I in three-point attempts and makes, averaging about 39 threes per game at one of the nation’s fastest tempos.
  • CSU Bakersfield continues under interim coach Mike Scott following preseason turmoil, as guard Dailin Smith has emerged as the team’s scoring leader.