Once again at home in the Civic Center, Florida State took on Gardner-Webb and came out on top 72-59 in a hard-fought game. FSU led by just 4 with as little 4 minutes to play, but ultimately found a way to win behind stout defense.
Now ranked #21 in the polls, the Seminoles move to 5-1 overall on the season. Junior guard Anthony Polite finished with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and a block, while sophomore big-man Balsa Koprivica added 14 points on 4 of 5 from the field. FSU held Gardner-Webb to 31-percent shooting from the field.