FSU Routs Troy, Moves to 2-0
A 57-point second half built on strong inside play, dominant rebounding, 34-for-39 free throws plus efficient shooting sets up a home test with No. 1 Florida next week.
Overview
- Florida State recorded a decisive victory over Troy, improving to 2-0 under coach Luke Loucks with final scores reported as 91-67 and 91-68 by different outlets.
- Shon Abaev led the Seminoles with 20 points and added seven rebounds and six assists while Sebastian Rancik scored 18 and Kameron Taylor contributed 15.
- Freshman center Marcis Ponder registered his second straight double-double, finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds and anchoring FSU’s interior play and offensive rebounding.
- The game was decided in the second half when FSU scored 57 points on 53% shooting and converted 34 of 39 free-throw attempts to sustain double-digit leads.
- The win continues a rebound- and depth-driven identity from the season opener and sets up a home matchup against No. 1 Florida next week that will test whether these trends hold against top competition.