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Florida's Devin Robinson (3) hangs on the rim momentarily after dunking the ball. Robinson lead the Gators in scoring with 12.
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Florida's Jacob Kurtz (30) defends Vanderbilt's Luke Kornet (3).
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Florida's Chris Walker (23) goes up to block Vanderbilt's Wade Baldwin IV (4) shot. Walker had four blocks in the first half, and finished with five total.
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Florida's Eli Carter (1) releases a floater over Vanderbilt's James Siakam (35).
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Florida coach Billy Donovan argues a call during a matchup against Vanderbilt.
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Vanderbilt's Damian Jones (30) shows emotion after a dunk in the first half.
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Florida's Chris Walker (23) blocks Vanderbilt's James Siakam (35) shot.
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Vanderbilt's James Siakam (35) dunks the ball as Florida's Alex Murphy (5) and Jon Horford (21) watch.
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Vanderbilt's Riley LaChance (13) pulls up for a jump shot of Florida's Jacob Kurtz (30). LaChance lead the Commodores in scoring with 17 points.
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Florida's Kasey Hill (0) is fouled by Vanderbilt's Riley LaChance (13) while shooting.
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Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings argues a call during the game.
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Florida's Devin Robinson (3) goes up for a layup while being highly contested by Vanderbilt's Damian Jones (30).
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Florida's Jacob Kurtz (30) barrels his way through Vanderbilt defenders James Siakam (35) and Luke Kornet (3).
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Trailing 46-47, Florida's Kasey Hill (0) shoots two free-throws. Hill missed on both attempts.
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Florida's Alex Murphy (5) collects the ball before going up against Vanderbilt's Wade Baldwin IV (4). Murphy was the team's second highest scorer with 11 points.
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With less than a minute left to play, Vanderbilt's Riley LaChance (13) gives his team the lead with a layup.
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The Vanderbilt bench reacts to LaChance's layup.
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Florida's Devin Robinson (3) dunks the go-ahead basket
with 2.7 seconds remaining in regulation while being defended by Vanderbilt's Matthew Fisher-Davis (5). This bucket put the Gators up 48-47.
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The Rowdy Reptiles respond to the previous play.
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In the final seconds of the game, Florida's Chris Chiozza (11) drives toward the basket and is fouled in the act of shooting by Vanderbilt's Riley LaChance (13). Chiozza made both free throws, making the final score 50-47.
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Florida's Chris Walker (23) celebrates with his teammate Michael Frazier II (20). Frazier is the Gator's leading scorer, averaging 13 points per game, but did not play against the Commodores due to a ankle injury.
In a close game Wednesday night, Feb. 18, the Florida Gators were able to squeak by the Vanderbilt Commodores 50-47 at home.
Down by one point with 2.7 seconds remaining in regulation, Florida's Kasey Hill (0) dished an assist to freshman Devin Robinson (3) for the go-ahead dunk, putting the Gators up 48-47. Florida secured the victory by forcing a Vanderbilt turnover on the ensuing possession, after which the Commodores fouled Florida's Chris Chiozza (11), sending him to the free throw line where he made both shots.
The Gators are now 6-7 in conference play, and 13-13 overall. This season, the team has lost 6 games by 2 or less points.