Gators Fall Short In 65-59 Loss To Kentucky

Florida Gators head coach Mike White during the second half as the Gators fall to the Michigan State Spartans / Gator Country photo by David BowieFlorida scratched and clawed to stay in the game in a rough road environment where the crowd, and frankly the officiating, had a huge role in the game but the effort came up short as they fell to the Kentucky Wildcats by a score of 65-59. Despite some breakdowns in the early half that saw the Wildcats get some open looks at three and uncontested dunks the Gators were largely able to play tight defense but it was their lackluster offensive performance that ultimately led to the loss. Near the close of the game the Gators were within two points and on two separate occasions it looked like they had poked the ball out of bounds cleanly off a Wildcat player but the refs called puzzling fouls, crushing any opportunity they had at a comeback. Florida had some confident moments but some dreadfully dry spells as well and despite their poor moments they found themselves in a tight road game against a tenth ranked team and that should give them hope before the rematch happens again in Gainesville.

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