“One more time” in the O’Dome quickly became one more loss for a Florida basketball team that can’t seem to put a stop to its late-season tailspin.
The 22nd-ranked Wildcats (22-8, 12-5 SEC) shot an impressive 52.7 percent from the floor, including 7-for-10 from beyond the three-point line in their decisive 88-79 road win over the Gators.
It was a close game early in the second half as UK clang to just a two-point lead. But the ‘Cats managed to extend that advantage to double-digits and run away with the contest quicker than you can say “Gator Bait”.