Gary B. Graves
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Florida Gators looked poised to collect an upset and salvage its push to earn an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.
But free throws were the saving grace for No. 6 Kentucky before it finally strung baskets together.
Tyler Herro made his share of both, and that combination was important in putting away UF.
Herro scored 16 points and led a big second-half run that helped the Wildcats overcome the Gators 66-57 on Saturday.
The Wildcats (26-5, 15-3 Southeastern Conference) went back and forth with the Gators (17-14, 9-9) early in the second half and trailed 40-39 with 13:46 remaining.