The Florida State Seminoles pulled off a stunning 92-69 upset over the Virginia Tech Hokies, with Martin Somerville leading the charge with 23 points and 6 assists. This 23-point victory marked a significant win for Florida State, improving their record to 12-13, while Virginia Tech fell to 17-9. The Seminoles' 92 points were the most they've scored in a game this season, with 53 of those points coming in the second half.
Martin Somerville's 23 Points Mark His 5th 20-Point Game of the Season
At halftime, the score was 39-42 in favor of Virginia Tech, but Florida State came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Hokies 53-27. The Seminoles' 53 second-half points were fueled by 57.7% shooting from the field, including 7 three-pointers. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 34.6% from the field in the second half. The Hokies' Tobi Lawal led the team with 16 points and 7 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Seminoles' balanced attack. Florida State's 92 points were the most allowed by Virginia Tech this season, with the Hokies' previous high being 85 points.
Martin Somerville was the star of the show for Florida State, scoring 23 points on 9-14 shooting, including 3 three-pointers. He also added 6 assists and 4 rebounds to his stat line. Chauncey Wiggins chipped in with 19 points, while Lajae Jones added 17 points and 7 rebounds. For Virginia Tech, Tobi Lawal led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Ben Hammond scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Jailen Bedford added 13 points for the Hokies, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Seminoles' strong performance. Somerville's 23 points were his highest total in the last 5 games, and his 6 assists were a season high.
CHD Scout Report Card
INCORRECTPredicted
Final
The Seminoles outshot the Hokies 51.5% to 40.6% from the field, including 42.9% to 30.8% from three-point range. Florida State also outrebounded Virginia Tech 37-32, with 12 of those rebounds coming on the offensive glass. The Seminoles' 17 assists were their highest total in the last 3 games, and their 92 points were the most they've scored in a game since January 10th. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, committed 15 turnovers, which led to 20 Florida State points. The Hokies' 69 points were their lowest total in the last 6 games.
The CHD Scout predicted a Virginia Tech win by 12.4 points, but the actual result was a 23-point Florida State victory. This marks a significant miss for the model, which failed to account for the Seminoles' strong second-half performance. The predicted score was 84-72 in favor of Virginia Tech, but the actual score was nearly flipped. The model's incorrect prediction was likely due to its underestimation of Florida State's offense, which scored 92 points despite being ranked 95th in the NET rankings.
This win was a significant Q1 victory for Florida State, improving their record to 12-13 and boosting their NET ranking. The Seminoles' current NET ranking is 95, but this win could help them climb into the top 80. For Virginia Tech, this loss was a Q3 defeat, dropping their record to 17-9 and potentially hurting their tournament chances. The Hokies' current NET ranking is 51, but this loss could drop them into the 60s. The Seminoles' 23-point win marked their largest margin of victory this season, and it came against a top-60 team in the NET rankings.
The Florida State Seminoles want to build on this momentum as they face off against the Miami Hurricanes on February 18th. The Virginia Tech Hokies, on the other hand, will try to bounce back against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on February 19th. Both games matters for the teams' tournament chances, with Florida State looking to improve their resume and Virginia Tech trying to regain their footing.