# FSU Seminoles Win Exhibition Over Auburn

> Florida State edges Auburn 82-71 in exhibition game with strong rebounding and scoring.
- Title: FSU Seminoles Win Exhibition Over Auburn · FSU Seminoles On SI
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: FSU Seminoles On SI — https://si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-basketball/3-takeaways-from-fsu-basketball-exhibition-win-overauburn-
- Published: 2026-10-15T02:24:14+00:00
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- Topics: florida state seminoles, auburn tigers, marcis ponder, shon abaev, exhibition game, basketball, nfl, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Florida State's freshman Marcis Ponder and Shon Abaev lead team to 82-71 exhibition win over Auburn.