Florida State rides impressive run into matchup with stout Miami

One can make a compelling case that Florida State turned its season around starting with its first matchup against rival Miami.

The Seminoles were 7-11, 0-5 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, before winning 65-63 at Miami on Jan. 20. That victory started an active streak of seven wins in the past nine games.

The Hurricanes will look for revenge when they travel to Tallahassee, Fla., on Tuesday to face Florida State.

Miami (21-6, 10-4 ACC) has generally had a much more successful season under first-year coach Jai Lucas.