Florida took down rival Florida State on the hardwood Friday night, 87-74, in a game that could have been a 20-point blowout but stayed within range until a pair of dagger threes in the final minutes.

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Florida State and Florida each entered the game 3-0, with the Seminoles wanting to prove their defense was legit while the Gators wanted to prove they were one of the best teams in the country. The Gators were the more talented team but FSU is a scrappy bunch, and anything can happen in a rivalry.