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The Gators only hit two field goals in the final 7:25 of the game.

The Gators didn’t hesitate.įor most of the game, Florida’s offense was hampered by a stout Missouri defense, and that was evident in the last 10 minutes of the second half. The Tigers, right then, allowed Florida a chance to take the game. Just before that, Boogie Coleman missed the front end of a one-and-one. Nearly 80 feet from the basket, Appleby was fouled by DaJuan Gordon. So I just think it prepared me for that moment." When Missouri offered the game, Florida took it "I think we shoot the most free throws between any team in the country. I preach myself to all the time 'I'm automatic from the free throw line'," Appleby said. He did so at the free throw line, sinking a perfect 10 of 10 on the afternoon.

Still, Appleby found a way to win the game. The Tigers forced 16 Florida turnovers and scored 21 points off those miscues. It didn’t help that Missouri’s defense was limiting the Gators. He only took four shots from the floor Wednesday and struggled to get any open looks during the second half when he was finally back in the game.

He led all Gators’ with 17 points Wednesday and sank two free throws to go ahead with just seven seconds left in the game.Īs a dominant player with his right hand, Missouri’s defense did what it could to limit Appleby. He sat for most of the first half in foul trouble but made a statement in the second. View complete list.When Florida needed it, Appleby was clutch.