TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — A dominant second-half performance propelled the Florida State women’s basketball team to an 89-64 victory over Nicholls State on Wednesday afternoon at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

The Seminoles, improving to 3-1, used a 28-point third quarter to break open a game that was surprisingly tight in the early going. The Colonels, who fell to 1-2, came out aggressively and held a 23-13 lead after the first quarter, but could not sustain their momentum against Florida State’s depth and defensive pressure.

Jasmine Shavers led all scorers with 28 points for Florida State, showcasing an efficient all-around game by adding six rebounds and three assists. Her backcourt partner, Solè Williams, was equally formidable, contributing 23 points, three rebounds and four assists. The duo combined for a decisive offensive punch that overwhelmed the Colonels as the game progressed.

The turning point came in the second quarter when Florida State began to clamp down defensively, outscoring Nicholls State 22-12 to tie the game at 35-35 heading into halftime. The Seminoles carried that momentum into the third quarter, exploding for 28 points while holding Nicholls State to just 13, effectively putting the game out of reach.

Florida State’s interior presence was anchored by Pania Davis, who recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds to go along with three blocked shots. Tatum Greene facilitated the offense and controlled the glass, finishing with seven points, nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks.

For Nicholls State, Emani Burks and Sh’Diamond McKnight each scored 11 points. The Colonels managed to outscore Florida State 36-32 in the paint, but were undone by 37 points off turnovers committed by their offense, compared to just 11 points off turnovers for the Seminoles.

A crowd of 3,697 watched as Florida State methodically took control after the initial surge from the visiting Colonels. The Seminoles’ ability to generate offense from their defense proved to be the key difference in securing the comfortable non-conference win.

Nicholls State will look to rebound quickly when it hosts Louisiana-Lafayette on Friday. Florida State prepares for a significant home test against Indiana on Sunday.