TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Patric Young and Scottie Wilbekin combined for nine of Florida's 15 steals Wednesday and the No. 5 Gators breezed past Florida State 72-47.
Florida extended its unbeaten streak at the start of the season to seven games in an overwhelming defensive performance.
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The Gators gave up just 16 field goals for the entire contest and limited the Seminoles to 34 percent shooting. Florida began the contest on a 12-2 run and owned a 20-point halftime lead.
Mike Rosario and Kenny Boynton both scored 14 points for Florida, which hit half its shots from the field. Young added 10 points. Florida State (4-4) was led by Michael Snaer with 10 points.
The Gators will now take nine days off before taking on unbeaten Arizona.
