In a game that wasn’t pretty Florida gave the Mercer Bears every opportunity to stay in the game but the Gators ultimately came away with a 71-63 win lead by 18 points from Noah Locke whose 5-11 3-point shooting ignited the Rowdy Reptiles and captivated fans. Ross Cummings hit some big shots for the Bears in finishing with 18 points while Marcus Cohen’s ability to drive the basketball gave the Gators’ defense fits all night long. Andrew Nembhard, KeVaughn Allen, and Noah Locke were all able to hit enough free throws late in the second half to seal the game but a few turnovers and easy baskets gave up in the final minutes allowed a game that Florida lead by double digits to stay close.
Gators Handle Mercer 71-63 In Gainesville
