Georgia upsets No. 3 Florida, boosting hopes of Bulldogs' first NCAA tournament berth in a decade

Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) celebrates a win after an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Georgia guard Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after No. 3 Florida took its first lead by scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83 on Tuesday night.

Florida, which trailed by 26 points in the first half, rallied from a 78-67 deficit with the 13-0 run to lead 80-78. Cain’s 3-pointer ended the run.

Georgia (17-11, 5-10 Southeastern Conference) boosted its hopes for its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2015. The Bulldogs ended Florida’s 12-game winning streak in the series and gave coach Mike White his first win against his former Florida team. White had been 0-6 against the Gators.