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Georgia falls to #17 Florida, 72-60

By Kaleb Whitaker

Feb 7, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard J.J. Frazier (30) drives against Florida Gators forward Keith Stone (25) in the first half of their game at Stegeman Coliseum. The Gators won 72-60. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard J.J. Frazier (30) drives against Florida Gators forward Keith Stone (25) in the first half of their game at Stegeman Coliseum. The Gators won 72-60. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Dawgs lose at home to the Florida Gators, 72-60. Georgia has now dropped 5 of their last 6, making them 13-11 on the season, and 4-7 in SEC play. The win gave Florida 5 straight wins, and a 3-way tie for 1st place in the SEC, with Kentucky and South Carolina.

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1st Half

In the first half, Florida came out scorching hot. It seemed like they made every shot that they threw up, building themselves a 30-14 lead over Georgia midway through the 1st half. Then, the Dawgs came alive. The defense started smothering the Gators, forcing multiple stops in a row. Then Georgia started striking. J.J. Frazier hit a 3 on a fast break. The very next possession, Pape Diatta drains a 3. Frazier comes back with another 3, and all of a sudden, you look up and the Dawgs are back in it.  Georgia went on a 15-0 run. Frazier scored 8 of those 15. The Gators went 7 minutes without a field goal in the first half.  Derek Ogbeide ended the half with a huge block from a Barry floater.  Although Florida lead, 35-33 at half, Georgia had the momentum.

Feb 7, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Yante Maten (1) controls the ball between Florida Gators forward Keith Stone (25) and forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) in the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Yante Maten (1) controls the ball between Florida Gators forward Keith Stone (25) and forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) in the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

2nd Half

This time when the Gators came out swinging, they didn’t stop. The Florida defense held Georgia to 27 points in the 2nd half. The turnover bug bit UGA a lot this half. Although the Dawgs tried to make a few runs, Florida was just too much.

Key Player Stats

Chris Chiozza had 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists for Florida.

Yante Maten scored 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.

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