Stanford Beats Florida State 78-71 Behind Oziyah Sellers’ Career-High 27 Points
Stanford’s Oziyah Sellers Shines in 78-71 Victory Over Florida State
In a thrilling matchup, Stanford’s Oziyah Sellers made 4 of 6 from 3-point range and scored a career-high 27 points to help his team beat Florida State 78-71 on Saturday night.
A Balanced Effort from Stanford
Benny Gealer and Jaylen Blakes added 13 points apiece for Stanford (14-6, 6-3 ACC), while Maxime Raynaud, who entered the game ranked No. 5 nationally in scoring (21.1 per game) and No. 3 in rebounding (11.6), finished with 14 rebounds to go along with a season-low eight points on 4-of-11 shooting.
Oziyah Sellers Leads the Way
Sellers’ performance was highlighted by a 3-pointer 6 1/2 minutes into the game that gave Stanford the lead for good. He followed that up with back-to-back dunks before Raynaud scored in the lane to make it 18-10 with 9:34 left until halftime. Daquan Davis threw down a dunk that pulled FSU within two points, but Gealer answered with a 3-pointer and Sellers hit two more in an 11-3 run that made it a 10-point game with 2:29 remaining before Stanford took a 33-25 lead into the break.
Florida State Struggles from the Field
The Seminoles, who trailed by at least seven points throughout the second half, shot just 32% (8 of 25) from the field and 1 of 7 from 3-point range in the first half.
Game Summary
Jamir Watkins led Florida State (13-7, 4-5) with 20 points and Malique Ewin added 16. Davis scored 14.
What’s Next
Florida State returns home to face Virginia Tech on Wednesday. Stanford also plays on Wednesday, when the Cardinal take on Syracuse and wrap up a three-game home stand.
Conclusion
Oziyah Sellers’ career-high 27 points and a strong team effort helped Stanford secure a 78-71 victory over Florida State. The Cardinal will look to build on this momentum as they head into their next game against Syracuse.
FAQs
Q: Who scored a career-high 27 points for Stanford in their 78-71 victory over Florida State?
A: Oziyah Sellers
Q: What was Oziyah Sellers’ 3-point shooting percentage in the game?
A: 4 of 6
Q: Who led Florida State in scoring with 20 points?
A: Jamir Watkins
