Florida State
2-0,0-0ACC
Troy
0-2,0-0Sun Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 26 | 42 | 68 |
| Florida St. | 37 | 54 | 91 |
11/6/2026 10:11:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Shon Abaev scores 20 points in a 91-68 win in the home opener.
TALLAHASSEE - Shon Abaev led all scorers with 20 points as the Florida State men's basketball team defeated Troy 91-68 in the home opener Friday night at the Donald L. Tucker Center in front of 7,488 fans.
The Seminoles never trailed as four players finished with double-digit scoring totals, including freshman Marcis Ponder, who recorded his second consecutive double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Â
Florida State (2-0) capitalized on its opportunities at the free-throw line, converting 34 of its 39 attempts compared to just 13 for Troy (0-2). The Seminoles were particularly effective in the second half, knocking down 19 of their 21 free throws. Florida State dominated the glass as well, outrebounding Troy 46-21. Â
Junior Kam Taylor opened the scoring for the Seminoles and sparked a 12-2 run through the first five minutes of game action. Taylor finished the game with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, and made all eight of his free-throw attempts. Â
Florida State held a 27-21 lead with 4:12 remaining in the first half. A pair of threes from Abaev and junior Sebastian Rancik ballooned the lead to 14, 37-23, with 1:23 seconds to go in the half. The 14-point lead would be Florida State's largest lead of the stanza. Â
Rancik scored 18 points and added three rebounds, two assists to his night, and shot 8-for-8 from the charity stripe. Â
The Seminoles led 37-26 at halftime. Â
Abaev opened the second half for the Seminoles with a mid-range jumper, scoring 12 of his 20 points in the second half. In addition to his scoring, Abaev grabbed seven boards and dished out a team-high six assists. Â
Florida State held a 79-64 lead with just over four minutes left in the game. A couple of free throws from freshman Brandon Bass Jr. started an 11-4 run to close out the game. Â
On this run, the Seminoles scored four straight points off turnovers. Florida State forced Troy into 11 turnovers, which turned into 18 points for the Seminoles. Â
The Seminoles return to the Donald L. Tucker Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to face the No. 1-ranked Florida Gators at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN2.
For more information on Florida State men's basketball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X (@FSUHoops), Instagram (@FSUHoops) and Facebook (@FSUMBasketball).Â
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