Florida State University Athletics
Tuesday, November 12
Tallahassee, Fla.
7:00 p.m.
Florida State
3-0,0-0ACC
72
vs
52
Tarleton State University
0-3,0-0WAC
1
2
F
Tarleton St.
28
24
52
Florida St.
33
39
72
Team Effort Leads Seminoles To 72-52 Win Over Tarleton State
11/12/2024 11:27:00 PM | Men's Basketball
TALLAHASSEE – Freshman Daquan Davis scored nine points, and 12 of the 16 Seminoles who earned playing time found their way into the scoring column to lead Florida State to a 72-52 win over Tarleton State at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The Seminoles' victory over the Texans upped their record to 3-0 ahead of their first game of the season against a ranked team – No. 21 Florida – on Friday at 6:00 p.m. at home.
The Seminoles are now 3-0 for the 14th time under head coach Leonard Hamilton.
Davis was one of five Seminoles who scored eight points or more as the Seminoles totaled 72 points with no player reaching doubles figure scoring for the first time this season. In addition to nine point by Davis, seniors Jamir Watkins and Bostyn Holt and juniors Chandler Jackson and Justin Thomas all scored eight points each. Sophomore Jerry Deng and freshman Alier Maluk chipped in six points each.
The rebounding totals were as spread out among the Seminoles' players as Florida State outrebounded Tarleton State by a 37-25 margin. Sophomore Taylor Bol Bowen and Jackson led the Seminoles with five rebounds each, while Watkins and freshman AJ Swinton totaled four, and junior Malique Ewin earned three rebounds.
Florida State's defense was on point against the Texans with 13 steals and six blocked shots. The Seminoles came within one steal of tying their season-high for steals (14 in their victory over Northern Kentucky) and came within one block of tying their season high for blocked shots (seven in their most recent win over Rice).
The Seminoles forced 21 turnovers which they turned into 18 points, limited the Texans to .311 percent shooting from the field and held the visitors to a season-defensive low 52 points. The Seminoles' defense held Tarleton under 50 points for the first 39 minutes of the game.
In scoring his nine points (his highest total in the first three games of his career), Davis was a perfect four-of-four from the free throw line. He finished tied for the team lead in assists with three and added one steal. Davis, who has played at least 20 minutes in each of his three games, played his season-high of 23 minutes.
"You have just seen the tip of the iceberg as it relates to Daquan," said Hamilton. "He is going to get better as we understand how to play within ourselves."
Florida State, which trailed for only 45 seconds in the entire game, took control of the contest in the second half as it held Tarleton State to 24 points, only five made field goals, and a .333 shooting percentage.
The Seminole scored 39 second-half points on 13 made field goals, 12 made free throws, and a .433 overall shooting percentage.
"I thought in the second half that we did show some consistent ball movement," said Hamilton. "We got better looks, even the shots we missed from the perimeter I thought were wide open shots that you like to take. We are still showing we are a work in progress, but we want to keep winning, while we're still developing.
Jackson matched his career-high with five rebounds, three offensive and two defensive. In addition to his eight points, and five rebounds, he totaled two steals and one blocked shot.
"We all have the same goal and want the same thing," said Jackson. "We all want to go to the ACC championship, win that game and go to the (NCAA) tournament. We talk about it all the time. We have this saying now and that's how we take it every game -- 16 guys, one goal."
With eight points, Watkins was held under double figure scoring for the first time in 22 games. His double-figure scoring began on January 9, 2024 against Wake Forest and ran through Saturday's victory over Rice during which he scored 30 points. Watkins played only seven second-half minutes.
"The older guys, we set the tone," said Jackson. "That's our role. We lead and they (the younger guys) follow. So me, Jamir, and Taylor that's what we try to do. I told Coach Ham today I have been trying to lead on the defensive end, so the guys can pick it up. Once they see one of us do it, they know to do it too."
Tarleton State rotated through eight payers during the entirety of the game. Chris Mpaka finished with a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. He was one of four Texans in double figure scoring.
Florida State welcomes the Florida Gators to the Tucker Center on Friday. Seminole fans are asked to bring an unopened toy for distribution to children in the Tallahassee during the upcoming holiday season.
Season tickets for Florida State's home games are now on sale for as low as $150. Seminole fans interested in purchasing tickets for all regular season home games at the Donald L. Tucker Center can learn more here, or are encouraged to call the Florida State Ticket Office at 1-888-FSU-NOLE. Non-conference single game tickets are now available for purchase. ACC single game tickets will go on sale to Seminole Booster members on December 2nd.
The Seminoles are now 3-0 for the 14th time under head coach Leonard Hamilton.
Davis was one of five Seminoles who scored eight points or more as the Seminoles totaled 72 points with no player reaching doubles figure scoring for the first time this season. In addition to nine point by Davis, seniors Jamir Watkins and Bostyn Holt and juniors Chandler Jackson and Justin Thomas all scored eight points each. Sophomore Jerry Deng and freshman Alier Maluk chipped in six points each.
The rebounding totals were as spread out among the Seminoles' players as Florida State outrebounded Tarleton State by a 37-25 margin. Sophomore Taylor Bol Bowen and Jackson led the Seminoles with five rebounds each, while Watkins and freshman AJ Swinton totaled four, and junior Malique Ewin earned three rebounds.
Florida State's defense was on point against the Texans with 13 steals and six blocked shots. The Seminoles came within one steal of tying their season-high for steals (14 in their victory over Northern Kentucky) and came within one block of tying their season high for blocked shots (seven in their most recent win over Rice).
The Seminoles forced 21 turnovers which they turned into 18 points, limited the Texans to .311 percent shooting from the field and held the visitors to a season-defensive low 52 points. The Seminoles' defense held Tarleton under 50 points for the first 39 minutes of the game.
In scoring his nine points (his highest total in the first three games of his career), Davis was a perfect four-of-four from the free throw line. He finished tied for the team lead in assists with three and added one steal. Davis, who has played at least 20 minutes in each of his three games, played his season-high of 23 minutes.
"You have just seen the tip of the iceberg as it relates to Daquan," said Hamilton. "He is going to get better as we understand how to play within ourselves."
Florida State, which trailed for only 45 seconds in the entire game, took control of the contest in the second half as it held Tarleton State to 24 points, only five made field goals, and a .333 shooting percentage.
The Seminole scored 39 second-half points on 13 made field goals, 12 made free throws, and a .433 overall shooting percentage.
"I thought in the second half that we did show some consistent ball movement," said Hamilton. "We got better looks, even the shots we missed from the perimeter I thought were wide open shots that you like to take. We are still showing we are a work in progress, but we want to keep winning, while we're still developing.
Jackson matched his career-high with five rebounds, three offensive and two defensive. In addition to his eight points, and five rebounds, he totaled two steals and one blocked shot.
"We all have the same goal and want the same thing," said Jackson. "We all want to go to the ACC championship, win that game and go to the (NCAA) tournament. We talk about it all the time. We have this saying now and that's how we take it every game -- 16 guys, one goal."
With eight points, Watkins was held under double figure scoring for the first time in 22 games. His double-figure scoring began on January 9, 2024 against Wake Forest and ran through Saturday's victory over Rice during which he scored 30 points. Watkins played only seven second-half minutes.
"The older guys, we set the tone," said Jackson. "That's our role. We lead and they (the younger guys) follow. So me, Jamir, and Taylor that's what we try to do. I told Coach Ham today I have been trying to lead on the defensive end, so the guys can pick it up. Once they see one of us do it, they know to do it too."
Tarleton State rotated through eight payers during the entirety of the game. Chris Mpaka finished with a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. He was one of four Texans in double figure scoring.
Florida State welcomes the Florida Gators to the Tucker Center on Friday. Seminole fans are asked to bring an unopened toy for distribution to children in the Tallahassee during the upcoming holiday season.
Season tickets for Florida State's home games are now on sale for as low as $150. Seminole fans interested in purchasing tickets for all regular season home games at the Donald L. Tucker Center can learn more here, or are encouraged to call the Florida State Ticket Office at 1-888-FSU-NOLE. Non-conference single game tickets are now available for purchase. ACC single game tickets will go on sale to Seminole Booster members on December 2nd.
Team Stats
TSU
FSU
FG%
.311
.449
3FG%
.267
.190
FT%
.714
.632
RB
25
37
TO
21
17
STL
9
13
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
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