- Matchup: Florida State Seminoles vs Syracuse Orange
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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This Tuesday, the Syracuse Orange (11-5) will face off against the Florida State Seminoles (7-9) at the JMA Wireless Dome.
In their previous outing, the Florida State Seminoles were defeated by North Carolina State, losing 113-69. Florida State finished with a shooting percentage of 39.3%, hitting 22 of their 56 attempts, including 5 of 23 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 29 for a success rate of 69.0%. In terms of rebounding, they secured a total of 23 boards, with 4 being offensive. Additionally, they recorded 7 assists and forced the opposition into 9 turnovers while notching 5 steals. Defensively, they conceded a field goal percentage of 55.1%, allowing 38 successful shots from 69 attempts. North Carolina State recorded 20 assists and secured 11 steals in the contest, alongside 36 rebounds (11 offensive, 25 defensive), with no blocks. They managed an impressive 78.3% from the free-throw line, sinking 18 of 23 tries and hitting 19 of 35 from three-point territory. The foul count saw the Seminoles with 22 and North Carolina State with 23.
Thomas Bassong made significant contributions during the game, scoring 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting in 21 minutes, although he did not record any assists.
For the season, Florida State has a record of 7-9. They average 12.4 turnovers and accrue 20.3 personal fouls per game. As a collective unit, they grab 36.8 rebounds per game and have compiled 247 assists, ranking 157th nationally in assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 31.7% (179 of 564), while their free-throw percentage sits at 70.6%. The Seminoles score an average of 82.9 points per game, placing them 79th across college basketball, with a field goal percentage of 42.2%.
Defensively, Florida State forces 16.3 turnovers per game while committing 18.8 personal fouls. They rank 301st in collegiate basketball for assists allowed, having relinquished 259 this year. The Seminoles’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 45.3% (440 of 971) and allows an average of 39.9 rebounds per contest, along with 34.4% shooting from three-point range. They stand 334th in points allowed per game, yielding 81.3.
In their last game, the Syracuse Orange clinched a victory with an 83-72 score against Pittsburgh. Syracuse secured 21 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive rebounds, totaling 26 boards during the game. They committed 10 turnovers but managed to earn 7 steals. Pittsburgh committed 15 fouls, which allowed Syracuse 18 free-throw attempts, converting 15 for an impressive 83.3% rate. The Orange also excelled from three-point range, hitting 10 of their 22 attempts (45.5%). Overall, they shot 55.8% from the floor, making 29 of 52 attempts. Defensively, Syracuse allowed Pittsburgh to make 28 of 64 field-goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 43.8%, and Pittsburgh managed only 19.2% from three-point range, making 5 of 26 attempts, while Syracuse maintained a perfect record from the free-throw line, hitting 11 attempts (100.0%). Syracuse allowed Pittsburgh to grab a total of 29 rebounds (13 offensive).
Donnie Freeman had a notable performance for Syracuse, scoring 22 points on 8 of 13 shooting (61.5%) while adding 5 rebounds and 1 assist in 30 minutes of play.
Syracuse stands with an 11-5 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 46.6% from the field, ranking them 120th nationally. The Orange have scored a total of 1,196 points this season (74.8 points per game) and grab an average of 36.0 rebounds per game. They assist on 12.9 baskets per game (ranked 284th in the nation) and turn the ball over 11.3 times per game. The Orange commit an average of 15.7 personal fouls each game and shoot 62.9% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Syracuse allows opponents to shoot 30.6% from three-point range (98 of 320), and they permit opponents to make 71.7% of their free throws. The Orange give up 12.4 assists and 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking 103rd and 276th in college basketball, respectively. Defensively, Syracuse is ranked 23rd nationally for points allowed per game, giving up 65.7 points, while forcing 13.8 turnovers per game and allowing a shooting percentage of 39.9% (38th in the nation).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Favor Syracuse
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