The LSU Tigers defeated the Florida Gators 79-61, making this the team’s second straight loss. The Tigers had three players who scored in double-digits. Florida is now 3-2 in SEC play, and 10-8 overall.
Florida’s Jacob Kurtz hustles to save a ball before it goes out of bounds.
LSU’s Jordan Mickey falls back as he shoots, while Florida’s Jon Horford closes in. Mickey finished with a double-double, grabbing 14 boards and tallying 14 points.
The Rowdy Reptiles make some noise as Florida’s Chris Chiozza guards LSU’s Tim Quarterman.
Florida’s Dorian Finney-Smith throws down a dunk early in the first half.
The Rowdy Reptiles cheer on the Gators.
Mickey secures a rebound despite Robinson’s best effort to pry it away.
Coach Billy Donovan reacts to a call against his Gators.
Florida’s Alex Murphy goes coast-to-coast, finishing with an easy layup.
Florida’s Eli Carter creates space between himself and LSU defender Josh Gray.
LSU’s Jarell Martin releases a three-point shot while Frazier closes in. Martin lead the Tigers in scoring with 22 points, while also grabbing 8 rebounds.
Robinson pulls up for a shot in front of Martin.
Florida’s bench helps Michael Frazier II back onto his feet after diving into the bench to save a ball moving out of bounds.
Florida’s Kasey Hill puts up a floater over LSU’s Jordan Mickey.
Frazier looks on as LSU’s Keith Hornsby drives baseline towards the basket. Hornsby was another Tiger who finished with double-digits, scoring 15 points.
Robinson attempts to take a charge as Martin drives the lane and shoots a leaning jump shot.
LSU coach Johnny Jones looks on as his team builds its leader over the Gators
Ocala Elite became Team Watson when coaches David “Davey” Watson, 38, and Richard Benoit, 63, reunited the group of high school boys to play in support of David’s wife and team “mom” Rachel after she was diagnosed with pneumonia brought on by Covid-19.
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