It was over before the last minute. Florida had its win over Florida State — its unbeatable nemesis for seven years and seven painful losses, the historical younger brother in the state both gutting out wins and playing big brother in blowouts in both Gainesville and Tallahassee — secured, even its final 71-55 margin in place.
Still, after a steal, Tyree Appleby launched a three — no good. And Florida got an offensive rebound by virtue of Anthony Duruji leaping for it and Brandon McKissic diving on the loose ball that followed.
So Appleby launched another three — and Florida got that offensive board, too, with Colin Castleton working to the right spot amidst FSU’s towering frontcourt to get it.