Florida State dominates Western Carolina with impressive second-half performance
- Florida State opened the game with a strong 16-2 lead, putting Western Carolina at a significant disadvantage.
- Daquan Davis had a standout performance, with most of his points coming in the second half.
- The win improved Florida State's season record to 7-1, demonstrating their strong start to the season.
On November 26, 2024, in the United States, Florida State University faced off against Western Carolina University in a college basketball game at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee. Florida State started the game strong, establishing an early lead with a 16-2 run that left Western Carolina struggling to find their rhythm. The Seminoles’ size and defense put significant pressure on Western Carolina, leading to a substantial advantage as the Seminoles ended the first half with a commanding 49-26 lead. Key contributors included Malique Ewin, who scored 12 points entirely in the first half, and Bostyn Holt, who, along with Ewin, helped build the significant halftime lead. As the game progressed into the second half, Daquan Davis took control of the scoreboard, scoring 16 of his 19 points during this time, leading his team to a final score of 91-57. This victory marked Florida State's improvement to a 7-1 record, the best start for the team since the 2019-2020 season. Jamir Watkins also contributed significantly, adding 14 points to the team’s total. For Western Carolina, Brandon Morgan led with 13 points, while Ice Emery and Cord Stansberry each contributed 10 points. This game was initially scheduled to take place in Asheville, North Carolina, but was moved to Tallahassee due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. Florida State's willingness to host the game at their home venue, with proceeds going to MANNA FoodBank, demonstrated their commitment to supporting community recovery efforts following the hurricane's devastation.