Virginia Falls To Florida State, 68-63
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March 6, 2005
By BRENT KALLESTAD
Associated Press Writer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Adam Waleskowski’s 12 points led four players indouble figures Sunday as Florida State defeated Virginia 68-63 and snapped itslongest losing streak in 20 years at nine games.
Florida State (12-18, 4-12 Atlantic Coast Conference) led 32-21 at halftimeand built a 20-point lead early in the second half at 47-27, but nearlyfrittered it away, making just two field goals in the last 12:12.
Virginia (13-14, 4-12) pulled to within 57-54 on Gary Forbes’ fourth3-pointer of the second half with 2:51 left, but Florida State’s Al Thorntonanswered with a running jumper underneath the basket with 2:27 left.
Two free throws by Devin Smith with 1:26 left pulled Virginia to within61-58, but Florida State hit seven free throws in the final minute to hang on.
Smith led all scorers with 22 points to go along with a game-high 10rebounds while Forbes added 17, all in the second half.
Anthony Richardson added 11 points while Jason Rich and Al Thornton finishedwith 10 each.
Florida State’s leading scorer on the season, Von Wafer, was scoreless forthe second straight game.
Both teams will play Thursday night in opening round play at the ACCtournament in Washington.