Found March 12, 2011 on The Bull Gator: Yardbarker Blogger Network
In the last 10 years or so this has seemed to become the dream matchup in the SEC. As Billy Donovan has brought #12 Florida (26-6, 15-3 SEC) to prominence, #15/#16 Kentucky (24-8, 12-6 SEC) has welcomed a new rival.Exactly six years ago to the date of this game, the Gators and Wildcats last met for the SEC Championship. On March 13, 2005, #24 Florida upset #5 Kentucky 70-53. Those Gators were led by Matt Walsh who had a game-high 26 points and David Lee who pulled down 17 rebounds. Two true freshmen – Corey Brewer and Al Horford – started and were significant contributors. Another – Joakim Noah would log one minute of time on the court. Another true freshman and future NFL Draft pick – Cornelius Ingram – would also get into the game.Those Gators would see their season end one week later in the second round to Villanova. Despite losing that game, the Wildcats would go farther than the Gators in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Elite Eight before losing to Michigan State i...
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