In a nail-biting match, the Virginia Cavaliers secured a 60-57 victory over the Florida State Seminoles at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. The game saw 15 lead changes and four ties, with Andrew Rhode’s 3-point jumper in the final minute proving to be the decisive moment for the Cavaliers.
Despite the loss, Jamir Watkins put up an impressive performance for the Seminoles, scoring 18 points and grabbing eight rebounds. He has now scored in double figures in nine straight games and in 25 of his last 26 games. Alier Maluk also had a standout game for Florida State, scoring a career-best eight points.
The game was characterized by contrasting styles and tempos, with Florida State’s defense holding Virginia to two prolonged scoring droughts in the first half. Virginia, however, started the second half strong with a 12-3 run to take the lead.
Freshman Christian Nitu had his best game of the season, scoring eight points and going a perfect four for four inside the paint. Freshman Daquan Davis also stood out defensively, recording a career-high four blocks.
Florida State now looks ahead to their final regular-season game against SMU on Saturday, March 8th at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The game will be Senior Day and Leonard Hamilton Day, providing an opportunity for the team to finish the season on a high note.
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