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For three-quarters of the game, Kentucky reverted back to the team that lost four straight games in SEC play. The Cats had one big run to threaten Florida, but it was too little too late.
Florida led by 15 at half by hitting everything they threw at the rim. When the shots finally quit falling in the second half, the Cats made their run. The Gators missed ten straight shots, opening the door for Kentucky to cut it to nine. A deep Florida three-pointer hit the rim twice before it fell through the net, snapped the cold streak and ended Kentucky’s comeback hopes.