The Gators got their first win in 2022 on Saturday to avoid an 0-4 start to conference play, but it didn’t come as easy as it looked like it would in the first half. Florida (10-6, 1-3 SEC) led by as much as 13 in the opening period, but South Carolina (10-6, 1-3 SEC) cut that lead to eight at the break and narrowed it to just four with less than 10 minutes to play in the game.
Still, one of the best offensive performances from this team all season was enough for UF to hold on for a 71-63 win and get at least slightly back on track after a brutal stretch to open SEC play. The Gators return to Gainesville for a Wednesday night matchup against Mississippi State that they also really need to win, but for now, here are the takeaways from Saturday’s victory.