Bol Bowen and Watkins were FSU's leading scorers, each with 15 points. Malique Ewin, who tied the game at 67 with 32 seconds left, recorded a double-double with 14 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. "We always have that confidence in ourselves," Bol Bowen said. "We know when we play our best basketball, we can play anybody anytime and anywhere."

Florida State outscored Wake Forest 51-35 in the second half and 27-8 over the final 8:22. Without Jamir Watkins on the floor, FSU outscored Wake Forest 18-7 in the final 4:50. This was as improbable as it gets.