TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Virginia edged Florida State 61-58 in a defensive struggle on Tuesday night at Donald L. Tucker Center.

The Cavaliers, who led 32-32 at halftime, held the Seminoles to 29 percent shooting from the floor, including 6 of 33 from three-point range. Virginia shot just 37.7 percent but made 10 three-pointers. Jacari White led Virginia with 19 points. Florida State’s Robert McCray scored 20 points and Lajae Jones added 21.

Virginia improved to 21-3 overall. Florida State fell to 11-13. A crowd of 7,377 attended the Atlantic Coast Conference game.