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It wasn’t a perfect start for the Florida State men’s basketball team on Monday night at the Tucker Center, but it was plenty good enough to handle Northern Kentucky. Behind 17 points each from Jamir Watkins and Taylor Bol Bowen (a career-high), the Seminoles overcame poor 3-point shooting and very little offensive rebounding to still win in resounding fashion over the Norse, 74-62. Florida State was just 4-of-22 from 3-point range and had just seven offensive rebounds on the night (on 35 missed shots), but they used their superior length, athleticism and energy on defense to force 22 turnover…