What's Happening?
Chauncey Wiggins played a pivotal role in Florida State's narrow 63-61 victory over California, scoring 18 points, including 13 in the first half. The game, held in Tallahassee, saw Florida State blow
a 15-point second-half lead before securing the win. Wiggins' performance was crucial as the Seminoles struggled with their shooting, making only 21.4% of their three-point attempts. Despite the shooting woes, Florida State capitalized on points in the paint and defensive stops in the final minutes to clinch the win. Cal's Justin Pippen led a second-half rally, scoring 16 of his 19 points after halftime, but missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in the closing seconds.
Why It's Important?
This victory is significant for Florida State as it marks their second win in three games after a challenging start to their conference play. The win could boost team morale and confidence as they continue their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule. For Cal, the loss ends a two-game winning streak and highlights areas for improvement, particularly in closing out games. The performance of players like Wiggins and Pippen also underscores the importance of individual contributions in tightly contested matchups, which can be pivotal in determining the outcome of games.
