4 Minutes Left: Energy dissippates, Cats hold lead
The energy that propelled the Wildcats to a double-digit lead has dissipated but unlike in previous games, they have been able to hold onto their second half lead without giving too much. They lead the Seminoles 63-53 with 3:03 left.
It helps that Florida State has shot themselves in the foot several times with unforced turnovers. Northwestern has put the defensive pressure on all game and has made Florida State look lost offensively. The Seminoles seem overwhelmed.
That does not mean Florida State cannot come back and make this a game late. Toney Douglas has 16 points and is carrying the offense right now. He has not been committing a lot of turnovers and the ball is going to be in his hands exclusively down the stretch.
No one else on Florida State has been able to do much else. All the shots the Seminoles were making in the first half have gone.
With the game slowing to a crawl, it definitely favors the more measured NU team. The Cats have executed their offense solidly all game and are doing it more so, working the shot clock low now that they have a solid lead.
They will need to make some more shots to ice this game and it might have to come from someone besides Craig Moore, who now has All-ACC Defensive Team member Douglas on him. It looks like NU is willing to answer the call and take this game.
