Official Final: Florida-79 vs UCF-66, Friday, 4:00 PM, Sun/SportSouth

[HALLGATOR]

Florida will try to run its record to 5-0 as they take on the Knights of UCF. The last time the Gators faced UCF, during the 2010-11 season, they were handed a 57-54 loss with Marcus Jordan, son of basketball great Michael Jordon, leading the way. Jordan is no longer with the team as he left the program back in August to pursue business interests. The Knights are off to a 3-1 start having faced 3 common opponents with the Gators. They have won 2 of these and lost 1.

Pregame notes are available here (http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/men/)

You can listen to Mick and Mark here (http://www.wruf.com/listen-live/)

You can read more about UCF here (http://www.ucfathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/ucf-m-baskbl-body.html)

[core545]

anyone have a link to the game?

[anstro76]

is everyone still napping from yesterday?

[born2beagator]

4 members. Board might not be able to keep up

[anstro76]

let's get those shots to fall

[Bryan85]

Would like to see Prather play today.

[born2beagator]

Ice cold 0-5 start.

Down 5-0

[born2beagator]

1-10 now. Not cool

[BengermanV]

Sloppy so far, but it shows how good our defense has been. Even when we can't shoot worth a lick we are able to keep the game close.

[born2beagator]

This game is really ugly.

[GatorMcCluskey]

Wilbekin's en fuego!

[born2beagator]

Scottie with 3 3s

[penleydr]

Niiiiiiice. Keep the updates coming. Very grateful for the posts

[lean_gator]

Another game, a different gator stepping up. Love that about this team.

[born2beagator]

Looking at the box for this game, we should be ahead by double digits right now if not for the 33% shooting

[core545]

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/154932/1/watch-ucf-vs-7-florida.html found a working link if anyone else needs it

[lean_gator]

Lets get Mike Frazier out of there until he settles down

[born2beagator]

Scottie with 11 of our 20

[lean_gator]

Nice move by Will

[G8rNkoko]

24-12

[lean_gator]

Nice run. Up by 12.

[themistocles]

For all those Wilbekin detractors, and you know who you are, EAT YOUR WORDS!!!

[lean_gator]

Kenny Skywalker Boyton!

[jeffphillips21]

gotta say i'm really liking this team. we are a FORCE on D

[born2beagator]

Don't allow them a run

[lean_gator]

Nice passing right there

[lean_gator]

Prather sighting!

[VTGator]

2 wonderful assists by Yeguete. If he can do that on a regular basis, watch out.

[Angaza]

gotta say i'm really liking this team. we are a FORCE on DI agree. Defense a lot better than last year's so far.

[lean_gator]

Solid 1st half.

[G8rNkoko]

End of the first half 42-24 Gators. Wilbekin 13 and Boynton 12 are our offensive leaders.

[gogators73]

Shot 19 3's which is way too much but I loved the enthusiasm and effort we played with.

[Bryan85]

UF is favored by 17 in this game.

[Angaza]

Prather hit already? Coming back with a bandage on his lip.

[gogators73]

Bad start to the 2nd half.

[gogators73]

Make that REALLY bad start to the 2nd half

[G8RBrave]

Pretty one sided officiating today.

[gogators73]

Good job by our guys to recover from that 11-0 UCF run.

[gogators73]

Prather looking good. Would love to push this lead to 20.

[lean_gator]

Time to pull away. Hopefully.

[BengermanV]

Prather is awesome.

[G8RBrave]

Running away with it now. 68-50 Gators.

[gogators73]

Great test for Florida.

Like what I've seen most of the time. UCF isn't a bad team at all IMO. And I know MTSU beat UCF but UCF looks better than MTSU to me.

[UFSECKINGS]

We have a lot of depth this year. That excites me... My question is of Pat or Murph have to miss some time... Where do we go for size?

[lean_gator]

Prather is back :)

[gogators73]

PRATHER!

I have a man crush on him. I don't care anymore.

[anstro76]

prather aint playing around!

[gogators73]

Crappy job closing out this game.

[lean_gator]

Prime example of why we keep our starters in there late.

[oneatatime]

Rosario didn't look too happy sitting on the bench

[gogators73]

Great win!

[InstiGATOR1]

Wow, other than them throwing in a bunch of 3s, that was a fabulous game. UF has a very solid 8 man rotation now with Boynton, Frazier, Murphy, Prather, Rosario, Wilbekin, Yeguette and Young.

If this team can establish roles, this team can really have a great season.

[JohnC1908]

What woke Prather up toward the end of last year? During the offseason I was nervous his stellar play was just a fluke.

[G8rNkoko]

They just showed the record of our next six opponents......this is going to be rough as they are 22-5 and one of the teams is 1-3.

[BengermanV]

What woke Prather up toward the end of last year? During the offseason I was nervous his stellar play was just a fluke.

It might have something to do with having a coach who, in my opinion, might be one of the best in the country.

[G8rNkoko]

Despite missing the first four games and a lot of practice, Prather looked quite good.

[SwampFox]

PY staying out of foul trouble was a good thing as last year all he had to do was look at someone wrong...

Very good game for KB and our Wilby..

[GatorPlanet]

Rosario didn't look too happy sitting on the bench

Rosario had played quite well up until today, but really got outshined by both Wilbekin and Prather against UCF. He just made a couple of ill-advised plays that cost him.

Shake it off, Mike, and take care of the ball.

[GatorsGators]

Rosario just doesn't really contribute much when he's not scoring. If he's going to force bad shots and passes like he did today, then Wilbekin, Prather, and Frazier are going to get his minutes. Hopefully he can shake of today and play like he has been all season. He's one of our best scorers.

[sec1]

Great win !!!!!!!!

[Go2gtr]

Just got back. Only criticism, defend the arc. It would have been a 25-30 point win if we had.

[InstiGATOR1]

Rosario didn't look too happy sitting on the bench

If Rosario will just keep his head into the season and when he has an advantage like against Wisconsin show his ability to score at the rim and play NBA stay isolation, he may just play himself into a 2nd round pick in the next NBA draft. The minutes are there for him.

Right now Donovan only has confidence in 8 players. UF will have some guys nicked for a game or so. Even today Rosario got 20 minutes. He just needs to be safer with the ball.

[HALLGATOR]

I missed the whole game due to a prior engagement but it's always nice to see the guys pick up another win.

[InstiGATOR1]

I missed the whole game due to a prior engagement but it's always nice to see the guys pick up another win.

Well the highlight package on ESPN omits the two best highlights of the game. They are a touch pass from Yeguete to Young for a dunk and a Prather drive for a dunk.

[HALLGATOR]

Well the highlight package on ESPN omits the two best highlights of the game. They are a touch pass from Yeguete to Young for a dunk and a Prather drive for a dunk.

Well that sucks. The other thing that sucks is me forgetting to DVR the game. I'm getting a bit senile it seems.

[GatorLurker]

I was at the game and didn't follow the thread in real time.

No mention of Jason Williams sitting behind press row for the game? Was it mentioned on TV or radio?

[InstiGATOR1]

As I remember Jason Williams was shown on TV.