Koby Brea scored 23 factors and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to steer No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida, 106-100, on Saturday, handing the Gators their first lack of the season.
The Gators (13-1, 0-1 SEC) had lower Kentucky’s lead from 80-69 to 89-87 on Walter Clayton Jr.’s free throws with 4:40 left, however Lamont Butler hit a 3 because the clock ticked it began. down and added two free throws to assist the Wildcats (12-2, 1-0) grasp on.
Clayton scored 33 factors, 12 of them in Florida’s 18-9 run earlier than Butler’s 3 with 3:42 left. Alijah Martin scored 20 of her 26 factors within the second half to rally Florida after Kentucky took a 52-42 halftime lead.
Butler completed with 19 factors and eight assists as Kentucky had six gamers rating in double figures.
Takeaway
Florida: The Gators used offensive rebounds to take an early lead within the sport after which fought again within the second half. They had 15 offensive rebounds that led to 31 second-chance factors.
Kentucky: In the primary 10 minutes, Kentucky was outscored 12-2 and trailed 20-11. Over the rest of the primary half, Kentucky held a 16-9 rebounding benefit and a 10-point halftime lead.
Key second
Florida had lower Kentucky’s result in one at 70-69 when coach Todd Golden took a 30-second timeout. The Wildcats scored the subsequent 10 factors.
Key statistic
Florida had held its earlier 4 opponents to twenty% 3-point capturing, giving up about 5 3s per sport. Kentucky shot 48% and made 14 3-pointers.
Next
Both groups play Tuesday night time: Florida hosts top-ranked Tennessee, whereas Kentucky travels to Georgia.
Associated Press reporting.
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