Martin Somerville Leads FSU Basketball to 92-69 Win Over Virginia Tech

Sophomore forward scores 23 points to propel Seminoles to ACC road victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Florida State Seminoles rallied in the second half to defeat the Virginia Tech Hokies 92-69 on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Cassell Coliseum. Sophomore forward Martin Somerville led all scorers with 23 points, including 18 in the second half, to help FSU secure their fourth win in the last five games.

Why it matters

This victory marks Florida State's first win in Blacksburg since February 2020 and their third ACC road win of the 2025-26 season, showcasing the team's resilience and ability to win tough games away from home.

The details

Trailing 42-39 at halftime, Florida State outscored Virginia Tech 53-27 in the final 20 minutes, shooting a season-best 61.8% from the field and 52.2% from beyond the arc. Somerville's scoring surge in the second half, where he scored 16 of FSU's 18 points in a little over five minutes, extended the Seminoles' lead and helped them pull away for the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Florida State trailed by three points at halftime, 42-39.

The players

Martin Somerville

A sophomore forward for the Florida State Seminoles who led all scorers with 23 points, including 18 in the second half.

Chauncey Wiggins

A player for the Florida State Seminoles who scored 19 points in the game.

Robert McCray V

A player for the Florida State Seminoles who scored 17 points in the game.

Lajae Jones

A player for the Florida State Seminoles who scored 17 points and led the team with seven rebounds.

Tobi Lawal

A player for the Virginia Tech Hokies who scored 16 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Florida State (12-13, 5-7 ACC) will next host Boston College on Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. At the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Virginia Tech (17-9, 6-7) will visit Miami on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This game showcases the resilience and offensive firepower of the Florida State Seminoles, who were able to overcome a halftime deficit and pull away in the second half behind a dominant performance from sophomore forward Martin Somerville. The win marks an important ACC road victory for the Seminoles as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.