FSU Coach Leonard Hamilton Secures 200th ACC Win, Upsets SMU in Final Game

In his final home game, Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton achieved his 200th ACC victory with a 76-69 upset over SMU. The Seminoles, led by Malique Ewin's career-high 26 points and Jamir Watkins' 20 points, secured the win after a competitive game that saw them hold SMU below their season average. This victory marks a significant milestone in Hamilton's career, making him one of only four coaches in ACC history to reach 200 conference wins. Hamilton, who is set to be replaced by former player Luke Loucks, has an overall record of 438 wins at FSU. The game was attended by around 150 former players and friends, celebrating Hamilton's legacy. FSU now prepares for the upcoming ACC Tournament following a regular season finish of 17-14.