Friday Quickies: Kentucky vs. Georgia Edition
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After surviving a near upset by the Florida Gators, our Kentucky Lady Wildcats are moving on to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Southeastern Conference Tournament. In the second round Kentucky will face the fourth-seeded Georgia Bulldogs with tip-off set for 1:30 EDT today. As she has during her entire career at Kentucky, Rhyne Howard once again led the way to victory with 27 points. The last time Georgia and Kentucky met, the Lady Wildcats topped the Lady Bulldogs by a score of 62-58 on Feb. 25th.
Rhyne Howard and No. 17 Kentucky women edged Florida today to reach the quarterfinal of the SEC Tournament: https://t.co/u7aCluMsdJpic.twitter.com/iRNZ2F38mI WDRB Sports (@WDRBSports) March 5, 2021
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Gators vs Wildcats Preview
As Florida advances in the SEC tournament, they prepare to face a tough-to-beat Kentucky. The Wildcats earned the No. 5 seed in the tournament after finishing (9-6) in conference play.
The Wildcats are averaging 73.4 points per game this season, making 43.3 percent from the field and 34.6 percent from the three. They are limiting their opponents to an average of 65.3 points per game.
On the other hand, the Gators are averaging 73.3 points per game while allowing their opponents to score an average of 70 points.
Florida is averaging 27.1 from the field goal range while shooting .316 from behind the arch.
Florida Guard Kiki Smith drives past Kentucky Gurad. (photo courtesy of Florida Gators Women’s Basketball Instagram)