Massachusetts Minutemen Defeat Florida State Seminoles 103-95
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Amerant Bank Arena
Massachusetts Minutemen 103, Florida State Seminoles 95, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Massachusetts Minutemen vs Florida State Seminoles?
Massachusetts Minutemen beat Florida State Seminoles 103-95 at Amerant Bank Arena on December 13, 2025.
Who was favored in Massachusetts Minutemen vs Florida State Seminoles?
Florida State Seminoles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -950 (about 90% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling matchup at the Amerant Bank Arena, the Massachusetts Minutemen triumphed over the Florida State Seminoles with a final score of 103-95. This victory marks an impressive continuation of the Minutemen's recent form, extending their winning streak to four games, while the Seminoles have now lost three consecutive contests.
The Minutemen entered the game with an away record of 8-3 and a recent performance that showcased their offensive capabilities, averaging 78.0 points per game while allowing 71.5. Their last five games included victories against Boston College Eagles, UMass Lowell River Hawks, Harvard Crimson, and Oregon State Beavers, with their only loss in that stretch coming against Green Bay Phoenix. In contrast, the Seminoles, now with a home record of 5-5, have struggled recently, scoring an average of 77.2 points while allowing 83.0 in their last five games.
Florida State's recent games have seen them succumb to heavy defeats, including a 73-107 loss to Georgia Bulldogs and a 59-95 loss to Texas A&M Aggies. Their last victory came against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, where they won 89-59, but that appears to be an outlier in a difficult stretch. The Seminoles' home performance has not been enough to secure wins, as they have lost two of their last three home games.
The Minutemen and the Seminoles had met previously in the 2025 season, where Massachusetts dominated with a 92-59 victory over Florida State. This prior meeting set the stage for the current matchup, with the Minutemen looking to assert their dominance once again.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the recent form of both teams suggests that the Minutemen have been more consistent and effective on the court. The market reflected this sentiment, with DraftKings pricing the Seminoles as 12.5-point favorites, indicating a strong expectation for them to perform well at home. However, the outcome of the game showed that the Minutemen were able to defy those odds and secure a significant victory.
The game conditions were set for an exciting contest, and the Minutemen capitalized on their momentum. Key scoring plays in the second half included Martin Somerville making crucial free throws and a three-point jumper, while K'Jei Parker also contributed significantly with free throws that helped solidify the Minutemen's lead. The Seminoles fought hard to close the gap, with Lajae Jones hitting a three-pointer, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Viewers should note the contrasting styles of play between the two teams. The Minutemen's ability to execute under pressure and maintain composure in high-stakes moments was evident, particularly in their free-throw shooting late in the game. Florida State, on the other hand, will need to address their defensive lapses that have plagued them throughout their recent losses.
Overall, the matchup highlighted the Minutemen's resilience and offensive prowess, while the Seminoles must regroup and find ways to improve as they continue through the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | FSU -12.5 | 165.5 o -115 / u -105 | Massachusetts Minutemen +625 · Florida State Seminoles -950 |
Leaders
- PointsRobert McCray V21Florida State Seminoles
- AssistsRobert McCray V11Florida State Seminoles
- ReboundsKobe MaGee10Florida State Seminoles
- PointsDaniel Hankins-Sanford24Massachusetts Minutemen
- AssistsDanny Carbuccia8Massachusetts Minutemen
- ReboundsDaniel Hankins-Sanford10Massachusetts Minutemen
Recent form
Florida State Seminoles
Last 10: 5-5Streak L382 scored · 77.2 allowed per game5-3 at home
- L67-82at Houston CougarsDec 7
- L73-107vs Georgia BulldogsDec 3
- L59-95vs Texas A&M AggiesNov 28
- W89-59vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 26
- W98-72vs Georgia Southern EaglesNov 21
- W87-73vs UT Martin SkyhawksNov 19
- L76-78at Florida GatorsNov 12
- W101-64vs Alabama State HornetsNov 8
- W108-76vs Alcorn State BravesNov 5
- L62-66vs Syracuse OrangeMar 11
Massachusetts Minutemen
Last 10: 7-3Streak W478 scored · 71.5 allowed per game2-1 away
- W76-74at Boston College EaglesDec 11
- W80-60vs UMass Lowell River HawksDec 6
- W78-71vs Harvard CrimsonDec 4
- W73-65at Oregon State BeaversNov 24
- L75-79vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 22
- L65-69at Charleston CougarsNov 21
- W84-77vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsNov 16
- W94-80vs Le Moyne DolphinsNov 14
- W83-62vs UAlbany Great DanesNov 8
- L72-78vs Marshall Thundering HerdNov 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 32-2 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 29-6 | 1 | 17-1 |
| Kent State | 24-10 | 4 | 14-4 |
| Toledo | 19-15 | 7 | 11-7 |
| Bowling Green | 18-14 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Ohio | 15-17 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Buffalo | 17-15 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Massachusetts | 17-16 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Ball State | 12-19 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Central Michigan | 10-21 | 12 | 6-12 |
| Western Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
| 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 | Massachusetts Minutemen | Florida State Seminoles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 38-71 | 32-72 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 12-22 | 12-41 |
| Three-point % | 55 | 29 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 19-23 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 24 |
| Assists | 23 | 19 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 40 |
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 77 | 18 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half65-60Leonardo Bettiol made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-62AJ Swinton made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-62Danny Carbuccia made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-64Robert McCray V made Layup.
- 2nd Half69-64Danny Carbuccia made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-64Dimitri Clerc made Dunk. Assisted by Danny Carbuccia.
- 2nd Half71-67Thomas Bassong made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cam Miles.
- 2nd Half73-67Daniel Hankins-Sanford made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half76-67Donovan Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Danny Carbuccia.
- 2nd Half76-69Thomas Bassong made Layup. Assisted by Shah Muhammad.
- 2nd Half76-71Robert McCray V made Layup.
- 2nd Half76-72Robert McCray V made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-73Robert McCray V made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-73Daniel Hankins-Sanford made Dunk. Assisted by Jayden Ndjigue.
- 2nd Half81-73K'Jei Parker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daniel Hankins-Sanford.
- 2nd Half81-74Lajae Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-74Leonardo Bettiol made Layup.
- 2nd Half83-75Alex Steen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-76Alex Steen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-76Daniel Hankins-Sanford made Dunk. Assisted by K'Jei Parker.
- 2nd Half86-76K'Jei Parker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-76K'Jei Parker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half90-76Daniel Hankins-Sanford made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Brown.
- 2nd Half93-76K'Jei Parker made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half93-77Lajae Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half93-80Kobe MaGee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Martin Somerville.
- 2nd Half95-80Dimitri Clerc made Layup.
- 2nd Half97-80Daniel Hankins-Sanford made Jumper.
- 2nd Half98-80Daniel Hankins-Sanford made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half98-83Kobe MaGee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert McCray V.
- 2nd Half99-83Dimitri Clerc made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half99-86Martin Somerville made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert McCray V.
- 2nd Half99-87Martin Somerville made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half99-89Robert McCray V made Jumper.
- 2nd Half100-89K'Jei Parker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half101-89K'Jei Parker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half101-92Martin Somerville made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert McCray V.
- 2nd Half101-95Lajae Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kobe MaGee.
- 2nd Half102-95Marcus Banks Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half103-95Marcus Banks Jr. made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida State Seminoles, below favours Massachusetts Minutemen.
Venue
- Amerant Bank ArenaSunrise, FL
- OfficialsSean Hull, Lee Cassell, Isaac Barnett
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