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Gators Dominance: Thrilling 102-98 Overtime Win Seals Gators’ 12-3 Record and Sets Stage for Kentucky Showdown

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 28: Graham Mertz #15 of the Florida Gators throws a pass during the first half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. 📸 by James Gilbert/Getty Images

Gators Hold On for 102-98 Victory After Bulldogs’ Late Comeback

The Florida G defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 102-98 on Saturday night in an exciting overtime game. For the most part of the game, the Gators led comfortably, but in the closing seconds of regulation, the Bulldogs mounted a ferocious comeback to tie the score and send the game into overtime.

Florida defeated the Bulldogs 6-4 in overtime to claim the win. Colin Castleton led all Florida players with 20 points, while five others scored in double figures. The Gators’ bench, which outscored the Georgia bench 26–12, also provided a significant boost.

The Gators’ season record now stands at 12-3 after the victory. The following Wednesday night, they will take on Kentucky.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 28: Kendall Milton #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. 📸 by James Gilbert/Getty Images

Rollercoaster Regulation and Bulldogs’ Late Comeback

This match served as a prime illustration of why college basketball is so thrilling. Despite the Gators’ significant advantage, the Bulldogs never gave up. Overtime saw back-and-forth play in the game, but in the end, the Gators were able to capitalize on key plays to win.

The Florida’s balanced scoring attack was their main asset. No player scored more than 20 points, and five players scored in double figures. This indicates that the team is strong and does not depend on a single player to do all the work.

Another important aspect of the victory was the Florida’s bench. They scored 26 points against the Georgia bench. This indicates a well-rounded team with lots of possibilities.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 28: Offensive line coach Stacy Searels of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts during the first half of a game against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. 📸 by James Gilbert/Getty Images

Season Record and Eyes on Kentucky

Kentucky will now be the focus of the Florida G. This will be a difficult test for the Gators because the Wildcats are among the best teams in the nation. However, they will have a chance to win if they can perform as well as they did against Georgia.

According to Sports Illustrated

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