Florida State rallies in 2nd half to beat Boston College 80-72

Robert McCray V scores 27 points, including 18 in the second half, to lead the comeback

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Robert McCray V scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half as Florida State rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Boston College 80-72 on Tuesday night. Florida State trailed 59-45 with 11 minutes remaining before making 11 of its final 14 shots to secure the comeback victory.

Why it matters

This was Florida State's largest comeback win since a 16-point reversal against Wake Forest in 2025. The win keeps Florida State in the hunt for a better seed in the ACC tournament, while Boston College remains winless on the road in conference play for over two years.

The details

Florida State trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half before mounting its comeback. Lajae Jones' offensive rebound and putback gave Florida State its first lead since early in the game, and Chauncey Wiggins and McCray added key baskets down the stretch to seal the victory.

  • Florida State trailed 59-45 with 11 minutes remaining in the second half.
  • Lajae Jones' go-ahead basket came with 2:33 left in the second half.
  • Chauncey Wiggins and Robert McCray scored in the final minute to extend Florida State's lead.

The players

Robert McCray V

A Florida State player who scored a game-high 27 points, including 18 in the second half, to lead the Seminoles' comeback.

Alex Steen

A Florida State player who had 13 points and 8 rebounds in the win.

Fred Payne

A Boston College player who scored a team-high 22 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Florida State's ability to mount a large second-half comeback against Boston College demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win close games, which could pay dividends as they jockey for position in the ACC tournament.