Georgia Stand No. 3 Floridas Comeback to overthrow Gator

Athens, Ga.-Georgia Guard Blue Cain sank a 3-point pointer with 47 seconds after No. 3 Florida took over his first lead with 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs defeated the Gators on Tuesday evening with 88-83.

Florida, which remained 26 points in the first half, gathered from a 78-67 deficit with the 13-0 run with 80-78. The 3 pointer from Cain ended the run.

Georgia (17-11, 5-10 Southeasters Conference) has increased its hopes for its first NCAA tournament since 2015. The Bulldogs ended Florida's winning series in the series with 12 games in the series and gave coach Mike White his first victory against his former Florida team. White had been 0-6 against the Gators.

Will Richard scored a career high of 30 points, but Florida (24-4, 11-4) pulled out his second comeback in four days. The Gators gathered from a deficit in the second half in the second half to defeat the LSU 79-65 on Saturday evening.

Silas Demary Jr. led Georgia with 21 points. Asa Newell had 15

The Georgia fans undertook repeated inquiries from the announcer of public announcements, Florida's team and officials for 90 seconds before they had accused the court. The fans then flooded the square.

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Florida: Sophomore striker Alex Condon, who missed four games with a sprain with low ankles, scored nine points.

Georgia: The last victory of the Bulldogs against Florida was a 61-55 victory on March 2, 2019. Tyrin Lawrence had 14 points after missing three games with a thigh injury.

Key moment

Thomas Haghs Layup with 1:28 remaining gave the Gator their first tour at 79-78.

Key

The 15 steals of the Gators led to a 29-12 advantage in points from sales.

Next on

Both teams return to the campaign on Saturday evening when Florida hosts Texas A & M and Georgia.