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FSU Basketball's Home Opener: Can They Bounce Back Against Troy?
6 Nov
Summary
- FSU aims for a strong home opener after a dominant 113-69 win.
- Troy, under a new coach, seeks redemption after an opening loss.
- FSU leads the all-time series, but Troy won their last encounter.
The Florida State University (FSU) basketball team is set to play their home opener on Friday night, November 7, 2026, against the Troy Trojans at the Donald L. Tucker Center. This marks the first home game of the 2026-27 season for the Seminoles.
FSU began their season on Monday, November 3, 2026, with an impressive 113-69 victory over the FAMU Rattlers in Tampa. Six Seminole players achieved double-figure scoring in that game, with Sebastian Rancik leading the charge with a career-high 25 points. Freshman center Marcis Ponder also delivered a strong performance, recording a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Troy, under first-year head coach Adam Howard, is looking to rebound from a 70-61 loss to UMass in their season opener. Despite a significantly revamped roster of 12 new players, the Trojans are aiming to replicate their success from the previous season, where they won both the Sun Belt Conference Tournament and regular-season championships.
Historically, FSU leads the all-time series against Troy with a 9-2 record. However, the Trojans emerged victorious in their most recent encounter, defeating FSU 79-72 in Tallahassee in 2022. This was FSU's first home loss to Troy, breaking a streak of seven consecutive wins at home.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the action live via streaming on ACC Network Extra and ESPN+, as the game will not be broadcast on television.
