How Gators Can Beat Arkansas While Fighting For Postseason Life

Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson against Michigan State- GatorCountry photo taken by David BowieThe madness is starting earlier than normal for Florida this season as heading to Nashville for the SEC Tournament the team is far from secured in their postseason fate. Depending on your bracket projection of choice the Gators are either just in, the last team in, or a few teams out, and no matter which one of those are true a loss on Thursday in the first round of the SEC postseason could knock them back and sentence them to the NIT. Some even believe one win won’t be enough to ensure a trip to the Big Dance and they’ll need to knock off LSU (who has the double-bye) in the next round to make it in. Whatever you personally believe, Thursday against Arkansas is the biggest game the Gators have played this season and with each team having 4 days to prepare this should be a well-scouted, well-practiced, and well-rested affair between two gritty teams. Here is what to look for heading into the most nerve-wracking game of the year.

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