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FSU Basketball Beats Rival Florida Gators for the Third Straight Year

By Frank Urbina

Dec 11, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jarquez Smith (23) and guards Xavier Rathan-Mayes (22) and Trent Forrest (3) and PJ Savoy (in back) and Dwayne Bacon (4) celebrate after their game against the Florida Gators at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The Seminoles won 83-78. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jarquez Smith (23) and guards Xavier Rathan-Mayes (22) and Trent Forrest (3) and PJ Savoy (in back) and Dwayne Bacon (4) celebrate after their game against the Florida Gators at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The Seminoles won 83-78. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ryan Reid Unsung Hero Award

For the second recap in a row, Jarquez Smith is our unsung hero of the game. He scored just one basket, but it was arguably the most important one of the night. After missing two free-throws that would have stretched the lead to five, Smith set a screen for Mann, and flashed to the elbow for an open jumper.

Admittedly, I was yelling at the TV, asking Smith what he was thinking shooting that shot. Nonetheless, it went in, and extended FSU basketball’s lead to two possessions. And that bit of breathing room was enough to help them seal the win.

Smith making jumpers to secure big-time victories? This year has been so much fun so far.

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