Facing its first top 25 team of the season, the Florida State basketball team rose to the test Sunday, defeating the visiting No. 21 Florida Gators, 83-78.
The score line is not a full indication of how the game played out, though. The Seminoles (10-1) had the game in control midway through the second half before nearly letting it slip away.
After leading by 13 points with 11:51 left in the game, FSU allowed the Gators (7-3) to cut the lead to three with 1:37 to play. However, UF sophomore guard Kevaughn Allen's 3-point attempt bounced off the rim, Terrance Mann grabbed the rebound and hit the ensuing two free throws and it was never a one-possession game the rest of the way.