The LSU Tigers host the Florida Gators Tuesday night in SEC action. LOSU is 12-3 overall and 1-2 in the SEC while Florida is 8-7 overall and 1-2 in the conference. LSU beat Florida 64-58 last season and covered. They have split the last four meetings between each other. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Maravich Center in Baton Rouge.
The Florida Gators are bumping along at 8-7 on the season and 1-2 in the SEC. They are ranked No. 57 in the country in the KenPom power rankings. Florida snapped a three game losing streak with an 82-75 win over Georgia at home on Saturday. Georgia made 10 of 20 from three point range, but only shot 39% from the floor overall. Florida made 7 of 22 from three, but shot 49% from the floor overall.
Kyle Lofton got creative for this bucket ??
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Florida was led by Kyle Lofton, who poured in 18 points. Will Richard added 14 points and 9 rebounds while Myreon Jones scored 13 points. Colin Castelton,. the team's leading scorer, added 1 points and 8 boards. Castleton is averaging 14.7 points per game this season. Florida is 127th in points scored per game an 129th in points allowed. They hold teams to 40.9% shooting, which is 69th best in the country.