Scribbled in black marker on Terance Mann's left shoe was all the inspiration he needed: Mike Cofer, 3-21-19. Full story from ralphdrussoap on Florida State's emotional Sweet 16 bid. MarchMadness
Florida State's Terance Mann, left, and M.J. Walker celebrate at the bench during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game against Murray State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Florida State won 90-62.
“We knew how much of a fighter was and we kind of wanted to embody that and play just like he would out there,” Mann said.eight rebounds and six assists, Mfiondu Kabengele scored 22 points and fourth-seeded Florida State ran Ja Morant and 12th-seeded Murray State out of the tournament, 90-62 Saturday to advance to the West regional semifinal.
“He’s doing a lot better,” Mann said of Cofer. “We’re there for him, trying to pick up his spirits, but he’s doing a lot better.”He had a great view of one of Florida State’s best performances of the season. The Seminoles overwhelmed the Racers with their size, speed and depth — plus whatever little extra something they got from trying to honor their friend’s late father.“And when you see the way Phil play, the way he acts, the way he responds to challenges, you see Mike Cofer,” Hamilton said.
Florida State is in the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year, the first time FSU has pulled that off since 1992-93, where they will face top-seeded Gonzaga in Anaheim, California.
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