Florida State never gave up, even if they were down by a massive margin in the second half of its match against Miami. FSU came back from 25 points to upset No. 13 Miami. Also, the final score was 85-84.
According to bookie pay per head reports, the Seminoles devised the stops to keep themselves in the game. Also, Matthew Cleveland’s three-point buzzer beater sealed the deal for FSU.
Jordan Miller scored a three-pointer with 4.9 seconds left in the game. However, Cleveland retaliated with a three-pointer to give FSU a one-point lead. It was the best moment for the Seminoles this season.
FSU Came Back from 25 Points
Caleb Mills scored 13 points, and Jalen Warley added 11 as Florida State was led by Cleveland and Darin Green Jr.’s 20 points apiece.
Miller scored 21 of Miami’s (23-7, 14-5) points. The Hurricanes were led in scoring by Norchad Omier with 15, Isaiah Wong with 14, and Bensley Joseph with 12.
In the second half, Miami couldn’t seem to get any stops. Despite losing the lead twice in the final 40 seconds and shooting only 68% in the last 20 minutes, Florida State managed to pull off the upset over its fiercest rival.
After 3.5 minutes, Miami had a 14-2 advantage, and by the time the first half had reached 8:12, Florida State had clawed back to within 28-23.
Miami dominated the following seven minutes.
According to sports betting software reports, the Hurricanes seemed to have the game in the bag before halftime after going on a 22-2 run to increase their advantage to 50-25. However, eight of Miami’s last ten attempts before halftime was successful.
Momentum Moved in the Second Half
With 14:45 remaining, the Hurricanes’ lead was cut to 61-49 after the Seminoles hit 10 of their final 30 field goal attempts. According to pay per head sportsbook experts, a basket by Mills with 5:56 left put FSU in the lead for the first time. It was part of a 35-10 run by the Seminoles.
Miller’s go-ahead three at the opposite end was the first of ten lead changes in the final minutes, the latest coming off a desperation shot by Cleveland.
