The Florida Gators were trying to avenge a loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes from last season, that saw the Buckeyes coast to an easy win. It looked like the Gators would be able to do that early on when Jared Sullinger opened up the game with a turnover and the Gators took an early 11-4 lead. The Buckeyes led by Sullinger rallied back however, taking a 35-30 lead into halftime
Florida Vs. Ohio State 2011 Recap: Gators Fall To Buckeyes 81-74
The Buckeyes pulled away in the second half, going on a 10-0 run to open after halftime. The Gators were never able to pull within more than 7 points. Ohio State pulled away thanks to 21 points by William Buford and another 16 points and 6 boards by Jared Sullinger to go down 81-74
For more on the match up between the Florida Gators and the Ohio State Buckeyes, visit SB Nation’s Florida blog Alligator Army and Ohio State blog Along The Olentangy.
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