The Florida Gators broke from the gates brilliantly in their matchup with the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, putting up a 5-0 lead in the first minute of play thanks to some sweet shooting from KeVaughn Allen.
From then on, though, Michigan State would control the game — and, ultimately, leave Florida with a 63-59 win that showcased how close is only so satisfying.
Allen and Andrew Nembhard each had 13 points for the Gators, but they were Florida’s only double-digit scorers; Michigan State had four, led by the dominance of Xavier Tillman (14 points) and Nick Ward (13 points) inside, and got its final seven points from Kyle Ahrens, who made two shot clock-beating buckets and a massive three in the final stage of the game.