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Florida Gators Set to Clash with Kentucky Wildcats at Memorial Coliseum

As the Florida Gators prepare to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats at Memorial Coliseum on February 18, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent dominant form. The Gators have been showcasing an impressive offensive performance in their past games, which could be a deciding factor in this upcoming match.


Florida Gators VS Kentucky Wildcats

In their last game against the Wolverines, the Gators secured a comfortable victory with an 82-65 scoreline. Their shooting was particularly effective; they boasted a field goal percentage of 57 and were successful on 53 percent of their three-point attempts. This high-scoring trend continued from an earlier game where they demolished the Runnin' Bulldogs with a staggering score of 115-37, hitting 61 percent from the field and maintaining a strong presence in both rebounds and assists.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Florida as they faced a setback against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane. Despite out-rebounding Tulsa and having fewer turnovers, they struggled with shooting accuracy – only making 33 percent of field goals and just 14 percent from beyond the arc – ultimately leading to a narrow defeat by eight points.


The venue could play into Kentucky's hands as playing at home often provides teams with an extra boost. However, if Florida can replicate their high-scoring offense while tightening up defensively as seen in previous games, they stand a good chance of overcoming any home-court advantage held by the Wildcats.


Fans can catch this exciting encounter live on February 18th at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington or tune in for coverage starting at 5 PM local time.

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