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Men's Basketball By BOB FERRANTE

Williams Leads No. 8 Florida State Past Pitt 82-67

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Patrick Williams scored 16 points, Anthony Polite had 10 points and six rebounds and No. 8 Florida State pulled away in the second half, beating Pitt 82-67 on Tuesday night.

Williams, a freshman forward, scored in double figures for the 10th time this season as the Seminoles (22-4, 12-3 ACC) improved to 14-0 at home.

Au'Diese Toney had 15 points and seven rebounds, and Xavier Johnson added 12 points and seven assists for Pittsburgh (15-12, 6-10), which has lost six of its last eight games.

Balsa Koprivica had seven rebounds, helping Florida State gain a 40-27 edge on the boards.

Devin Vassell returned from a one-game absence for Florida State and finished with three points and four rebounds.

The victory helped the Seminoles avenge a 63-61 loss at Pittsburgh in the season opener on Nov. 6.

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Pittsburgh: Hosts Virginia on Saturday.

Florida State: At NC State on Saturday.