Few programs in the grand history of the Southeastern Conference have withstood the test of time and risen to such heights as the University of Florida. After years of mediocrity, the Gators rose to prominence under Norm Sloane in the 1980s and have managed sustained success ever since, reaching five Final Fours and winning a pair of national titles under Billy Donovan in 2006 and ’07. Once SEC bottom-feeders, they now rival Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee for league supremacy on a yearly basis.
As such, they have a storied history facing off against the Wildcats. With today’s game marking the 147th all-time meeting between the two schools, let’s revisit some of the rivalry’s most memorable moments.