Florida State MBB to host Troy in opener

The Florida State men's basketball team will host Troy for its home opener on Friday, the first of a six-game homestand. 

The 80th season of FSU basket­ball began with a 113-69 win over Florida A&M in Tampa. The Seminoles scored 62 paint points and had a +18 rebounding margin (47-29). Six Seminoles scored in double figures, led by Sebastian Rancik’s 25 points. FSU freshmen Marcis Ponder (15), Brandon Bass Jr. (13), and Martay Barnes (10) combined for 38 points.

The Trojans are guided by first-year head coach Adam Howard, and looking to make a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance. Troy recently won back-to-back SBC regu­lar season and tournament titles and are picked to finish third in the Sun Belt Conference preseason poll.