Florida State, UMass enter matchup heading in different directions

Florida State and UMass are set to clash Sunday afternoon on the third and final day of the Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off in Uncasville, Conn.Both teams are trending in opposite directions as they enter the nonconference contest.The Seminoles (5-1) won their first game of the event 78-69 over Temple on Friday. It was Florida State’s second win in a row after it suffered its only loss of the season to rival Florida on Nov. 15.On the other hand, the Minutemen (1-4) lost 87-80 to Temple on Saturday, dropping their fourth game in a row after a season-opening win over New Hampshire. UMass has lost all four by 10 points or fewer.Massachusetts coach Frank Martin said earlier in the week he was hoping for a better start from his team after the Minutemen fell behind early in their previous three losses. UMass trailed by as many as 15 in the first half against Temple. Although the Minutemen closed the gap before halftime, they never took the lead. Jaylen Curry had 17 points but went 4-for-16 from the field. Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 15 points and 10 rebounds.

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