Oscar Tshiebwe was not proud of the way in which he performed towards Florida earlier this season. The Kentucky huge man had simply 4 factors, making simply two of 14 from the ground, though he did have 15 rebounds.

So when the Cats and the Gators received collectively on Wednesday night time in Gainesville, Tshiebwe was greater than prepared for the rematch.

The defending Nationwide Participant of the 12 months made 12 of 13 from the ground on his approach to 25 factors because the Cats received 82-74. Tshiebwe’s 92.3 p.c capturing is fourth greatest in UK historical past. The three gamers above him every made all of their photographs.

Actually, it was the veterans who carried Kentucky in Wednesday’s victory. Antonio Reeves had 16 factors, whereas Jacob Toppin had a double-double with 19 factors and 11 rebounds. It was Toppin’s second double-double towards Florida this season.

And whereas the veterans carried the Cats all the sport, it was a freshman that sealed the win. With the Cats main by two inside the ultimate minute, Livingston grabbed an offensive rebound, caught it again in and was fouled. The three-point play gave the Cats a 77-72 benefit.

Livingston completed with 11 factors and career-high 15 rebounds within the win.

Within the first half, all the pieces was going Kentucky’s manner. The Cats had been capturing the lights out on their approach to constructing a double-digit first-half benefit. UK would lengthen the result in as many as 15 factors, 30-15, earlier than Florida rallied.

And did they ever. The Gators outscored the Cats 22-6 over the rest of the half to take a 37-36 lead into the break.

Recreation on.

Within the second half, the Cats would draw back, then the Gators would catch up. That situation occurred on a number of events. Simply when it regarded like Kentucky was pulling away for good, Florida would rally. Time and time once more it occurred till the Cats lastly put the sport away inside the ultimate minute.

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Kentucky returns to motion on Saturday, internet hosting Auburn at Rupp Area. Tipoff is ready for 4 p.m. and the sport will be seen on CBS.