NCAAB Game Recap - Miami (FL) at Florida State
Wed Jan 9, 2019 9:00 PM EST

UVA
83
BC
56
F
TCU
68
Kansas
77
F
VaTec
52
GaTec
49
F
SJSU
53
Nev
92
F
Aub
67
Miss
82
F
Mia-FL
62
FSU
68
F
OhSt
61
Rut
64
F
Hou
69
Temp
73
F
Marq
106
Crei
104
F(OT)
GTown
75
Xav
81
F
Vand
63
UGA
82
F
JU
90
KennSt
70
F
Corn
86
Tows
74
F
Tul
48
SoFL
66
F
Lib
71
Stetsn
53
F
LoyMD
70
Lafy
85
F
WVU
69
KSU
71
F
Dayt
72
GrgWas
66
F
Colg
81
Buck
84
F
Army
86
Boston
82
F
Navy
63
Amer
71
F
LaSal
63
VCU
69
F
Bingha
46
Stony
59
F
StJos
47
StBon
73
F
URI
78
Rich
67
F
UMassL
64
UNH
68
F
Vermt
73
Maine
49
F
UMBC
64
Hartfo
66
F(OT)
David
61
GMas
56
F
Leh
99
HolyC
94
F(OT)
TXAMC
62
NWSt
61
F
AbCh
73
McNee
72
F
NFla
66
Lipsco
81
F
SFA
73
Nich
78
F
SHSU
78
CenAR
69
F
NOrl
78
Lamar
71
F(OT)
Clem
53
Syr
61
F
Lou
86
Pitt
89
F(OT)
Ford
61
Duques
66
F
Butl
75
Seton
76
F
Fla
57
Ark
51
F
AzSt
80
Cal
66
F
Fres
78
UtSt
77
F
Iowa
73
NW
63
F
UMass
62
StLou
65
F
CSNor
84
UCRiv
83
F
CAPoly
56
UCSB
65
F
Ariz
75
Stan
70
F
CS-Ful
68
HI
79
F

Jan 9, 2019, 9:00 PM EST

Final

1

2

T

Miami (FL)

29

33

62

(13) Florida State

33

35

68

Nichols, Savoy lead No. 13 Florida State past Miami 68-62
Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:08 AM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State's depth has long been a big part of its success under coach Leonard Hamilton. On a night when fouls limited minutes for a number of players, it was two Seminoles who came off the bench to spark the victory.

David Nichols had 13 points and PJ Savoy scored eight of his 10 in the second half as the reserves helped No. 13 Florida State hold off Miami 68-62 on Wednesday. The Seminoles' bench contributed 41 points.

Nichols, a graduate transfer from Albany, scored in double figures for the fifth time in seven games. He was an efficient 5 of 8 from the floor with three assists in 22 minutes.

"Being able to score the way he does and then find people has been amazing for us," Florida State senior Terance Mann said. "And that's kind of what we needed tonight."

The Hurricanes used an 8-0 run late to close the gap to 64-62 with 46.4 seconds left, but Trent Forrest's putback with 29 seconds remaining gave the Seminoles breathing room. Forrest finished with six points and six rebounds.

Phil Cofer and Mann each added seven points and six rebounds for the Seminoles (12-2, 1-1 ACC).

Chris Lykes scored 17 points and Anthony Lawrence II added 14 for Miami (8-6, 0-3). Ebuka Izundu had 13 points and nine rebounds.

Miami struggled from 3-point range, making just 22 percent (4 of 18) of its shots. Dejan Vasilijevic was averaging 44 percent from 3-point range but was 2 of 6 from beyond the arc in 29 minutes.

The Hurricanes had averaged 10.4 made 3s in its last five games.

"Our guys did a pretty good job defensively," Hamilton said. "We knew we had to at least do a good job of limiting their percentages. I was very pleased with that."

Florida State adjusted its rotation frequently on a night when it was called for 20 fouls, including 12 in the first half. The foul trouble neutralized a significant depth advantage over Miami's eight-man rotation.

The Hurricanes battled back in the second half but didn't have enough left to overcome a double-digit deficit. Miami only has seven scholarship players available, and six logged 26 minutes or more.

"Everybody in our league just has more guys," coach Jim Larranaga said. "We only have one big guy in Ebuka Izundu. We have no choice - we have to play small. Not only small but we have to conserve energy."

Florida State shot 42 percent (27 of 64) from the floor and made 23 percent (6 of 26) of its 3-pointers.

Miami shot 38 percent (20 of 53) from the field.

POLL IMPLICATIONS

Florida State picked up its first ACC win but all eyes will be on how the Seminoles look against No. 1 Duke on Saturday. If they play well, they could move up win or lose.

HOME, SWEET HOME

Florida State improved to 8-0 at home this season and 39-2 in Tallahassee since November 2016. The Seminoles are 17-2 in ACC games the last three seasons at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

STREAK CONTINUES

Vasiljevic has made at least one 3-pointer in 28 straight games, an ACC record.

BIG PICTURE

Miami: The Hurricanes have dropped their last three games at Florida State and are 8-31 overall in Tallahassee.

Florida State: The Seminoles have won five straight against teams from the Sunshine State, a streak that includes wins over Florida in November and North Florida in December.

UP NEXT

Miami hosts Wake Forest on Saturday.

Florida State hosts Duke on Saturday.

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Leaders

Miami (FL) PTS +/- AST REB ST BLK
C. Lykes 17 0 2 3 1 0
A. Lawrence II 14 0 2 4 0 0
Florida State PTS +/- AST REB ST BLK
D. Nichols 13 0 3 1 0 0
P. Savoy 10 0 0 1 1 0

Team Comparison

Mia-FL FSU
Points For 62 68
Field Goals 20/54-37% 27/64-42%
Three Pointers 4/18-22% 6/26-23%
Free Throws 18/22-82% 8/13-62%
Offensive Rebounds 8 11
Defensive Rebounds 23 27
Rebounds 33 38
Blocks 0 3
Steals 3 7
Turnovers 12 9
Personal Fouls 15 20
Technical Fouls 0 0
Ejections 0 0

2018-19 Reg Season - FSU Leads Series 1-0

Date Result Away Pts Ldr Home Pts Ldr
Wed Jan 9 Mia-FL 62 @ FSU 68 C. Lykes 17 D. Nichols 13

Game Information

Stadium: Donald L. Tucker Center, Tallahassee, Florida
Attendance: 10,531
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