Florida Basketball Surges Past Texas A&M To Reach SEC Tournament Final
Florida Basketball Surges Past Texas A&M To Reach SEC Tournament Final
Florida Dominates First Half
Florida's defense was equally impressive, limiting Texas A&M to just 1-of-13 shooting from three-point range in the first half and forcing six turnovers.
Texas A&M Fights Back
However, Florida refused to relinquish its lead. Myreon Jones and Kowacie Reeves Jr. combined for 20 points off the bench to maintain the Gators' advantage.
Florida Closes It Out
In the final five minutes, Florida hit timely free throws and made some crucial stops on the defensive end to seal the victory. Castleton finished with a game-high 24 points and 13 rebounds, his 13th double-double of the season.
Keys to the Win
- Dominant Defense: Florida's defense held Texas A&M to 33.3% shooting from the field and forced 13 turnovers.
- Bench Impact: Jones and Reeves Jr. combined for 20 points off the bench, providing a much-needed boost.
What's Next for Florida Basketball?
The Gators will face Top-Seed Tennessee in the SEC Tournament Championship game on Sunday, March 12th. It will be a rematch of the regular-season finale, which Florida won 75-67.
A victory in the championship game would give Florida its first SEC Tournament title since 2014 and its third under head coach Mike White.