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FSU Seminoles Win Exhibition Over Auburn
Florida State edges Auburn 82-71 in exhibition game with strong rebounding and scoring.
In brief
Florida State edges Auburn 82-71 in exhibition game with strong rebounding and scoring. Florida State's freshman Marcis Ponder and Shon Abaev lead team to 82-71 exhibition win over Auburn. Originally reported by FSU Seminoles On SI.
FSU's Exhibition Game
Florida State plays Auburn Tigers in Ballin' In Boutwell exhibition for second year.
Seminoles Start Strong
Freshman center Marcis Ponder sets tone with big rebounds and putbacks.
First Half Lead
FSU builds 22-13 lead with 8-0 run capped by Brandon Bass Jr. dunk.
Auburn Wakes Up
Auburn makes five three-pointers in final eight minutes of half to take 37-32 lead.
Second Half Shift
Florida State defense improves with bigger lineups and Ponder dominates rebounds.
Kameron Taylor Breaks In
Taylor scores 6-0 run early in half with Abaev and-one to push lead.
Highlight Moment
Taylor puts 7-footer Bukky Oboye on poster in one of year's highlights.
Late Game Surge
FSU scores five straight points then 9-0 run to push lead to 12 with 2:26 left.
Final Score
Florida State wins exhibition game 82-71 against Auburn.
Marcis Ponder Fixes Rebounding
Ponder has 13 points, 21 rebounds, 3 blocks in 25 minutes with 12 offensive rebounds.
Shon Abaev's Potential
Abaev scores 15 points in 16 shots with potential for more playmaking.
Shooting Numbers
FSU shoots 6/19 from three-point line but 34/40 from free throws.
Next Exhibition
Florida State plays short-handed LSU on October 24th in next exhibition game.
The one thing
Florida State's freshman Marcis Ponder and Shon Abaev lead team to 82-71 exhibition win over Auburn.
