Florida State Defeats Tulane 77-64 in Orange Bowl Basketball Classic

Jamir Watkins' career-high 29 points help Florida State snap a two-game losing streak in a commanding performance over Tulane.

Florida State secured a 77-64 victory over Tulane in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, ending a two-game losing streak.
Jamir Watkins led the Seminoles with 29 points, including a career-high 19 made free throws on 23 attempts, and contributed five assists.
Tulane's Kaleb Banks achieved career highs with 33 points and 16 rebounds, keeping the Green Wave competitive despite an early 21-2 Florida State run.
Florida State's defense forced seven first-half turnovers and capitalized on fast breaks to build a 15-point halftime lead.
The win improved Florida State's record to 8-3, while Tulane fell to 5-7 after struggling to overcome the Seminoles' defensive pressure.