The No.5 Florida Gators only led for five seconds against South Carolina, but it was the most important five seconds; the final five. Florida’s defense fueled a 14-point comeback to escape Columbia with a 70-69 win. The Gators improved to 17-2 (4-2 SEC) on the 2024/25 season while South Carolina dropped to 10-9 (0-6 SEC).
Defensive adjustment
Trailing 36-29 at halftime, Todd Golden made a significant defensive adjustment that ultimately led to Florida sparking a massive comeback win. The Gators put on a full court press for a majority of the second half, forcing South Carolina to turn the ball over 12 times in the final 20 minutes.