National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Florida 69, Kentucky 52
When: 7:00 PM ET, Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Where: Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
Officials: # Ed Corbett, # Tony Greene, # Mike Roberts
Attendance: 12480
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No. 6 Florida 69, Kentucky 52: Scottie Wilbekin had 14 points and eight assists and Patric Young added 12 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots as the host Gators defeated the Wildcats in a Southeastern Conference showdown.

Mike Rosario and Casey Prather scored 12 points apiece and Erik Murphy added 10 as Florida (20-3, 10-1) led by double digits for most of the contest and increased its SEC lead to two games over Kentucky.

Julius Mays and Willie Cauley-Stein scored 10 points apiece for the Wildcats (17-7, 8-3), who had a season-long five-game winning streak halted. Kentucky was dealt a blow when standout freshman Nerlens Noel suffered what appeared to be a serious left knee injury and left the O'Connell Center in a wheelchair.

Kentucky led 11-10 before Florida exploded with a 26-9 burst over 11 minutes to take a 16-point lead. The Gators led 38-25 at halftime.

Florida’s advantage reached 19 points on two free throws by Wilbekin with 15:57 to play. Kentucky moved within 57-45 on a 3-pointer by Mays with 9:39 remaining before the Gators used a 9-2 surge to increase the lead back to 19.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Florida is 12-0 at home. … Noel was helped off the floor after suffering the injury with 8:03 remaining. He had eight points, six rebounds and three blocked shots. … The Gators have won 20 or more games in 15 consecutive seasons.
Top Game Performances
 
Kentucky   Florida
Willie Cauley-Stein 10 Scoring Scottie Wilbekin 14
Archie Goodwin 3 Assists Scottie Wilbekin 8
Willie Cauley-Stein 6 Rebounds Patric Young 11
Alex Poythress 3 Free Throws Made Scottie Wilbekin 3
Archie Goodwin 3 Steals Kenny Boynton 2
Nerlens Noel 3 Blocks Patric Young 4
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Kentucky 52 42.0 4-12 6-11 11 24 3 7 17
Florida 69 49.1 6-14 11-14 17 23 9 5 11