Game Recap: Florida Gators 66-Kentucky Wildcats 64

University of Florida Gators Mens Basketball 2017 Vanderbilt ComIn a game that was an absolute battle from the opening tip right until the final play, the Florida Gators were able to hold on for an incredible win over the home Kentucky Wildcats by a score of 66-64. Kentucky had the final possession of the game to try to send the game to overtime or win on a three point shot but three stellar defensive plays consecutively sealed the win for the Gators. First, Egor Koulechov was able to get a block rotating over to save a layup. After the following inbounds Jalen Hudson had a game saving block of his own, forcing the ball out with less then three seconds on the clock. Finally, the inbounds pass was tipped away by Kevarrius Hayes to Chris Chiozza who sealed the game by throwing the ball into the frontcourt to kill the clock, and the Gators escaped with a victory. Point guard Chris Chiozza showed tremendous senior leadership with 13 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds while battling cramping all night that could have meant the end of the game for a player without his toughness. With the win, the Gators stay on top of the SEC standings and put some distance between themselves and the Wildcats—a team many thought would battle the Gators for the SEC title. These teams will have a rematch on March 3rd (Florida’s final SEC regular season game) that will take place in Gainesville.

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