South Carolina (4-6, 2-4) vs. No. 22 Florida (10-4, 6-3)
Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida; Wednesday, 6:30 PM EST
CONCLUSION: Florida’s number 22 presents a major challenge for South Carolina. South Carolina lost its two games against ranked teams this season. Florida rose to 22nd position in the latest AP ranking, after victories over Vanderbilt and West Virginia last week.
BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: Florida’s Tre Mann averaged 14.3 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Colin Castleton had 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks. For Gamecocks, AJ Lawson averaged 17.2 points, while Jermaine Couisnard placed 12.1 points.
IMPROVED MON: Gamecocks have scored 72.4 points per game against opponents of the conference so far, an improvement over the 69 per game they have won against competitions outside the conference. PRECISE AJ: Lawson got 37.7 percent of the 77 points out of 3 he tried and went from 12 to 21 in the last three games. He also converted 69.2 percent of his free kicks this season.
TWO STREAKS: South Carolina lost its last four street games, scoring 74.5 points and allowing 84 points during those matches. Florida won their last three home games, scoring an average of 75 points and giving up 61.
ASSIST RATIOS: Gators recently received baskets through assists more often than Gamecocks. Florida has 45 assists in 91 field goal (49.5%) over the previous three games, while South Carolina has assisted in 43 out of 92 field goal (46.7%) during its last three games.
DID YOU KNOW: South Carolina scored 80 points, while allowing 85.4 points in the last five games. Florida averaged 79.8 points and gave up just 71.2 in the past five.
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