Florida had their chances against a gritty South Carolina team but an offensive drought that lasted much of the second half allowed the Gamecocks to take the lead they ultimately held on to as the Gators lost 82-76. It looked like things were well under control for the confident Florida team until midway through the second half when South Carolina went to a zone that the Gators simply didn’t have any answers for. Ultimately this won’t be a bad loss on Florida’s resume but they had their chance at a win that could have bumped them up a seed line and they let it slip.