Florida State's 2nd-half surge sinks Virginia Tech

Seminoles outscore Hokies 53-27 after halftime to win 92-69

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Reserve Martin Somerville scored 18 of his season-high 23 points in the second half to lead Florida State's dominant second-half performance in a 92-69 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Seminoles outscored the Hokies 53-27 after halftime, shooting a blistering 78.3% from the field in the second half compared to just 36% for Virginia Tech.

Why it matters

The win helps Florida State build momentum as it looks to finish the season strong in ACC play, while Virginia Tech missed an opportunity to build on its recent upset of No. 20 Clemson.

The details

Florida State trailed by three at halftime but took control with a 19-4 run early in the second half, turning a five-point deficit into a 63-53 lead. Somerville then scored seven straight points to push the lead to 70-57 with under eight minutes left, and the Seminoles iced the game with an 11-0 run to take an 84-60 advantage. In addition to Somerville's big game, Chauncey Wiggins had 19 points, Lajae Jones added 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Robert McCray V scored 17 for Florida State.

  • Florida State trailed 42-39 at halftime.
  • The Seminoles used a 19-4 run early in the second half to take control.

The players

Martin Somerville

A reserve for Florida State who scored a season-high 23 points, including 18 in the second half.

Chauncey Wiggins

Scored 19 points for Florida State in the win.

Ben Hammond

Led Virginia Tech with 16 points.

Tobi Lawal

Scored 16 points for Virginia Tech 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)

“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)

The takeaway

Florida State's second-half surge, led by Somerville's hot shooting, allowed the Seminoles to pull away and hand Virginia Tech a lopsided defeat, despite the Hokies' strong first-half performance. The win gives Florida State momentum as it looks to finish the ACC season strong.