When Saturday began, the Gators’ chances of making the NCAA Tournament seemed bleak. They were ranked in the 50s in the NCAA Evaluation Tool rankings, and they were just 1-7 in Quadrant 1 games.
They faced the likelihood of having to beat either No. 2 Auburn or No. 4 Kentucky and win their other three games just to be considered for an at-large bid.
The Gators entered the first game of that gauntlet as massive underdogs against Auburn on Saturday at the O’Connell Center. The Tigers are considered a national championship contender, and they have the likely No.