It looked like the Gators were finally going to have a low-stress close to a game after they needed comebacks to win the prior three. Florida held the lead against Georgia for all 40 minutes with as much as a 14-point margin separating them in the final eight minutes of the game.
But, as anyone who has watched this team this season (or for the last several, for that matter) is well aware, nothing comes easy for UF, and the matchup against the Bulldogs was no exception. They managed to close that gap and bring the game within one possession in the final three minutes.
However, a clutch three-pointer from Tyree Appleby and some strong defense down the stretch was enough to preserve a 72-63 win. That may not move the needle on the NCAA Tournament resume for Florida (16-8, 6-5 SEC), but it keeps the bubble team’s postseason hopes alive for at least another few days.
Here are the takeaways from the win over Georgia (6-18, 1-10 SEC).