FSU basketball: Fans react to ‘Noles comeback win over South Florida

No. 19 FSU basketball needed all 40 minutes in its comeback win over South Florida. FSU fans reacted to the ugly win for the Noles.

FSU basketball (10-2) couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn for most of the game against South Florida.

They were constantly launching three-pointer after three-pointer and getting crushed on the boards but eventually found a way to win 66-60 in the Orange Bowl Classic.

They were down by as many as 13 points in the first half before closing the gap to a 31-28 deficit at halftime. The second half saw a close game with FSU finally tying the game 47-47.

However, it looked as though USF was going to put the Noles away with a late 10-0 run to take a 57-47 lead with 6:13 remaining.

However, the Noles finished on a 19-3 run to pull out the win. FSU was led by Raiquan Gray, Trent Forrest, M.J. Walker and Anthony Polite with 11 points a piece.

The Noles shot just 40 percent from the floor and were 7-27 from beyond the arc while making 15 of 19 free throws.

South Florida shot 43 percent from the floor on 3 of 15 from beyond the arc and 9 of 15 from the free throw line.

Fan Reaction

Final Thoughts

It’s great to see the Noles overcome an awful shooting afternoon while getting down double digits late to pull out a win. However, there’s no reason FSU basketball should ever get out-rebounded by 14 against USF.

I’d like to see them take the ball to the basket more instead of settling for so many three-point attempts when they’re making 10 percent of those shots.

The Bulls had an eight rebound advantage on the offensive glass too. FSU will have a week off before returning to action next Saturday as they host North Alabama in the final tune-up game before entering ACC Conference play.