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Florida's 6'0 Chris Chiozza (11) goes up strong agaist the much larger 6'10 LSU defender Ben Simmons (25), drawing a foul in the second half. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT)
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While driving baseline in the first half, Florida's John Egbunu (15) guards LSU's Antonio Blakeney (2). (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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Despite tight coverage by Florida defender Devin Robinson (3), LSU's Ben Simmons (25) muscles his way through the lane for a basket in the first half. Simmons lead the Tigers with a double-double, scoring 28 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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During a play in the second half an LSU defender made contact with Florida's Dorian Finney-Smith (10), resutling in a cut above his lip. Finney-Smith received stiches before returning to the game. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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All five LSU defenders watch as Florida's KeVaughn Allen (4) drives the lane untouched for an easy layup in the second half. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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The Rowdy Reptiles were pumped up for the opportunity to see LSU superstar Ben Simmons defeated by their Florida Gators. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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Florida's Justin Leon (24) goes up for a shot while being defended by LSU's Tim Quarterman (55) in the second half. Leon finished with the game with 14 points. (Greenberry Tayor/WUFT News)
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LSU's Ben Simmons (25) attempts to draw contact on Florida defender John Egbunu (15) while driving the lane in the first half. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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LSU coach Johnny Jones talks to his team after fouling the Gators two possessions in a row in the second half. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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LSU's Josh Gray (5) makes a move past Florida defender KeVaughn Allen (4) and extends his body to make a layup in the first half. (Greenberr Taylor/WUFT News)
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Florida's Chris Chiozza (11) and LSU defender Elbert Robinson III (3) get tangled up while fighting to recover a loose ball in the second half. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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Florida's Dorian Finney-Smith (10) shoots a free throw in the second half. Smith finished with 14 points. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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Florida coach Mike White asks a referre for clarification for a foul called on his team in the first half. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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LSU's Josh Gray (5) throws up a shot in attempt to draw contact against Gator defenders KeVaughn Allen (4) and Dorian Finney-Smith (10) in the first half, but is unsuccesful.
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The Gator's bench celebrates after an and-one is awarded to their teammate in the first half. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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With LSU defenders Aaron Epps (21) and Keith Hornsby (4) trying to make things difficult for Florida's John Egbunu (15), he manages to get up a fade away shot in the second half. (Greenberry Taylor/WUFT News)
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Florida's Dorian Finney-Smith shakes hands with fans on his way to the locker room at the team's Jan. 9 game against LSU. (File/WUFT News)