LSU freshman Ben Simmons lived up to his billing with 28 points and 17 rebounds, but the Florida Gators basketball team feels they held the young star from truly lighting up the Stephen C. O’Connell Center and helping the Gators win 68-62 on Saturday afternoon.
At least, head coach Mike White hopes that Simmons felt he had to fight for every stat, because the Gators, says White had to fight to keep him just to those eye popping numbers of 28 and 17.
“I hope so cause I know our guys are tired,” jokes White after the game.