Gators Sweep Kentucky, Secure NCAA Tournament Spot

0:00On March 15th, the Florida Gators rolled past Kentucky 71-63 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. This marked their third win over the Wildcats this season. The first time since 2014, they've swept that feat. The victory sends Florida into the semi-finals, where they'll face either Vanderbilt or Tennessee. Alex Condon dominated with 22 points and 10 rebounds, plus two blocks in a huge double-double effort. Thomas Howe chipped in 13 points, 8 boards, 3 blocks, and 2 steals, while XAV and Lee added 11 points, 6 assists, and 3. Steals to seal key moments late. Fans and analysts see this as a big boost, keeping the Gators in prime position for the top seed in the NCAA tournament. Florida's early defensive pressure forced Kentucky into turnovers and cold shooting, holding them to just 33% from the field in the first half. Rebounding told the real story, with Florida grabbing 18 offensive boards for 21-second chance points, despite their own shaky shooting.

1:01Free throws saved them in the second half, too, going 19-26 from the line amid a scoring drought. Now with momentum rolling, the Gators looked poised to keep climbing as the tournament heats up.