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Florida Gators defeat Georgia Bulldogs to open SEC play

GAINESVILLE — KeVaughn Allen scored 18 points, John Egbunu notched his third double-double of the season and Florida beat Georgia 77-63 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams Saturday night.

Devin Robinson chipped in 13 points for the Gators (9-4) before leaving with a bruised chest late in the first half. He did not return.

Yante Maten led Georgia with 20 points, his sixth 20-plus-point outing in the last eight games. Kenny Gaines added 13.

The Bulldogs (7-4) had won four in a row. They dropped their 13th straight in Gainesville, a losing streak that dates to 2002.