(Hartford, CT) — Mfiondu Kabengele scored 22 points off the bench to lead fourth-seeded Florida State to a blowout win over 12th-seeded Murray State in Hartford. Terance Mann added 18 for the Seminoles. Raiquan Gray chipped in 11 for Florida State, which advances to the Sweet 16. Ja Morant led Murray State with 28 points. Morant says he enjoyed getting to experience the NCAA Tournament.
Murray State coach Matt McMahon says Florida State’s shooting in the first half was the difference.
Shaq Buchanan posted 12 points for the Racers, who finish at 28-and-5.