TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a decisive third-quarter surge, the Florida State women’s basketball team overpowered Nicholls State 89 to 64 on Wednesday afternoon at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

A crowd of 3,697 watched as the Seminoles used a 28-point third quarter to break open what had been a competitive contest, turning a seven-point halftime lead into an insurmountable advantage. The victory improved Florida State’s record to 3-1 on the young season, while Nicholls State fell to 1-2.

The game’s narrative was one of two halves, with the visiting Colonels showing early fight. Nicholls State came out aggressively, scoring 23 points in the opening quarter and leading for much of the period. The Seminoles, however, began to find their footing in the second quarter, outscoring the Colonels 22 to 12 to take a 35-23 lead into the locker room.

Any hopes of a Nicholls State comeback were extinguished in the third quarter. Florida State’s offense exploded, shooting efficiently from the field while its defense tightened, forcing a series of turnovers that fueled its transition game. The Seminoles outscored the Colonels 28 to 13 in the period, effectively putting the game out of reach.

The statistical story highlighted Florida State’s offensive efficiency and its ability to capitalize on mistakes. The Seminoles scored 37 points off of 21 Nicholls State turnovers, a critical differential in the outcome. Florida State also showcased its long-range shooting, connecting on 15 of 34 attempts from three-point range. In contrast, Nicholls State managed only 4 made three-pointers on 14 attempts.

Florida State’s offensive rating of 117.6, compared to Nicholls State’s 80.7, further illustrated the gap in offensive execution on the day. The Seminoles also won the battle on the glass, securing 14 offensive rebounds to Nicholls State’s 10, and blocked seven shots.

The Seminoles were led by a dominant backcourt performance. Jasmine Shavers, a guard from Mesquite, Texas, poured in 28 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists in 29 minutes of action. Her backcourt partner, Solè Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio, was equally formidable, scoring 23 points and adding 4 assists.

Inside, Florida State’s frontcourt controlled the paint. Pania Davis, a 6-foot-6 center from Perth, Australia, recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds to go along with 3 blocks. Forward Tatum Greene of Baltimore, Maryland, filled the stat sheet with 7 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks, providing a versatile defensive presence.

Nicholls State was led by Emani Burks of Rockledge, Florida, who scored 11 points and collected 4 rebounds. Sh’Diamond McKnight also contributed 11 points and 4 rebounds for the Colonels, while Marie Kenembeni and Reese Hoadley added 8 and 7 points, respectively.

Despite the final margin, Nicholls State held a 36 to 32 advantage in points in the paint, a testament to their early effectiveness inside. However, their 21 turnovers and Florida State’s hot three-point shooting proved too much to overcome.

The Seminoles will look to build on this momentum when they host Indiana on Sunday. Nicholls State returns to action quickly, facing Louisiana-Lafayette at home on Friday.