Florida State Dominates Alabama State in Season Opener
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Tucker Center
Florida State Seminoles 101, Alabama State Hornets 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Alabama State Hornets vs Florida State Seminoles?
Florida State Seminoles beat Alabama State Hornets 101-64 at Tucker Center on November 7, 2025.
The Florida State Seminoles showcased a commanding performance against the Alabama State Hornets, finishing the game with a decisive score of 101-64. This victory marks Florida State's third consecutive win at home, bringing their record to 2-0 for the season, while Alabama State falls to 0-1 after this encounter. The game took place at the Tucker Center, where Florida State has historically performed well.
In terms of recent form, Florida State entered this game with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they have now extended their winning streak to one, having won their previous game against the Alcorn State Braves with a score of 108-76 on November 5. The Seminoles have averaged 72.6 points per game while allowing 76.4 points in their last ten outings. Their home record in this stretch stands at 3-3, indicating they have been competitive at home, but not without their struggles.
On the other hand, Alabama State had a strong recent performance leading up to this game, boasting a record of 9-1 in their last ten games. They came into this matchup on a six-game winning streak, with their last win being against the Jackson State Tigers, where they secured a narrow victory of 60-56 on March 16. The Hornets averaged 70.9 points per game while allowing only 60.9 points during this stretch, demonstrating a solid defensive effort.
The game featured a notable contrast in home and away performance. Florida State's home record of 3-3 in their last ten games indicates they have been more formidable on their home court, while Alabama State's away record of 6-0 highlights their capability to perform well on the road prior to this game.
In terms of previous meetings, this was the first encounter between these two teams in the current season, making the outcome particularly significant for both programs. The injury report did not indicate any key players missing for either side, allowing both teams to field their strongest lineups.
As for the betting market, Florida State was heavily favored to win, with a home win probability of 0.999, reflecting the confidence in their ability to secure the victory at home. The conditions in the Tucker Center were conducive to a high-scoring game, which was evident in the final score.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of impressive scoring plays from Florida State, including multiple three-point jumpers from Martin Somerville and Jalen Crawford, which contributed significantly to their scoring total. The Seminoles' offensive depth was on full display, showcasing their ability to score from various positions on the court.
Overall, the game was a testament to Florida State's offensive prowess and Alabama State's struggles in their season opener. With this win, Florida State sets a positive tone for their season, while Alabama State will need to regroup and address their performance moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsLajae Jones20Florida State Seminoles
- AssistsRobert McCray V5Florida State Seminoles
- ReboundsAlex Steen8Florida State Seminoles
- PointsAsjon Anderson16Alabama State Hornets
- AssistsTrey Miller3Alabama State Hornets
- ReboundsDamarien Yates8Alabama State Hornets
Recent form
Florida State Seminoles
Last 10: 4-6Streak W172.6 scored · 76.4 allowed per game3-3 at home
- W108-76vs Alcorn State BravesNov 5
- L62-66vs Syracuse OrangeMar 11
- W76-69vs SMU MustangsMar 8
- L57-60at Virginia CavaliersMar 5
- L65-100at Duke Blue DevilsMar 2
- L85-96vs North Carolina Tar HeelsFeb 25
- L81-89at Louisville CardinalsFeb 22
- W74-66vs Miami HurricanesFeb 20
- L46-72vs Clemson TigersFeb 15
- W72-70at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 13
Alabama State Hornets
Last 10: 9-1Streak W670.9 scored · 60.9 allowed per game6-0 away
- W60-56at Jackson State TigersMar 16
- W64-62vs Grambling TigersMar 14
- W84-79at Texas Southern TigersMar 13
- W59-47at Grambling TigersMar 8
- W66-65at Southern JaguarsMar 7
- W94-52vs Alabama A&M BulldogsMar 1
- L68-70vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 25
- W60-59vs Florida A&M RattlersFeb 22
- W79-56at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsFeb 18
- W75-63at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama State Hornets | Florida State Seminoles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-65 | 35-74 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 7-23 | 18-47 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 38 |
| Free throws | 11-19 | 13-14 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 93 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 32 |
| Assists | 11 | 22 |
| Steals | 8 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 31 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 30 |
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 37 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-54Tyler Mason made Dunk. Assisted by Asjon Anderson.
- 2nd Half32-56Alex Steen made Layup. Assisted by Robert McCray V.
- 2nd Half32-57Alex Steen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-57Damarien Yates made Jumper.
- 2nd Half34-60Kobe MaGee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chauncey Wiggins.
- 2nd Half34-63Chauncey Wiggins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Martin Somerville.
- 2nd Half34-64Cam Miles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-65Cam Miles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-65Trey Miller made Jumper.
- 2nd Half38-65Mario Andrews made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half38-68Martin Somerville made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Thomas Bassong.
- 2nd Half41-68Asjon Anderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trey Miller.
- 2nd Half41-70Alier Maluk made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-70Trey Miller made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-72Lajae Jones made Layup. Assisted by Martin Somerville.
- 2nd Half45-72Asjon Anderson made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-74Lajae Jones made Dunk.
- 2nd Half45-76Robert McCray V made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-76Damarien Yates made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-79Kobe MaGee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chauncey Wiggins.
- 2nd Half48-79Tyler Byrd made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-80Kobe MaGee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-81Kobe MaGee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-81Trey Miller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damarien Yates.
- 2nd Half52-81Tyler Byrd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-81Tyler Byrd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-84Thomas Bassong made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Martin Somerville.
- 2nd Half53-87Martin Somerville made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lajae Jones.
- 2nd Half56-87Cameron Palesse made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by R'Chaun King.
- 2nd Half56-88Alex Steen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-89Alex Steen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-89Micah Simpson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-89Micah Simpson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-89Asjon Anderson made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-92Martin Somerville made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-92R'Chaun King made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half62-95Martin Somerville made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Shah Muhammad.
- 2nd Half62-98Cam Miles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Thomas Bassong.
- 2nd Half64-98Damarien Yates made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half64-101Jalen Crawford made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Thomas Bassong.
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida State Seminoles, below favours Alabama State Hornets.
Venue
- Tucker CenterTallahassee, FL
- Attendance6137
- OfficialsEric Lewis, Adam Flore, Randall Wells
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