Georgia pushes Florida to buzzer, eliminated from SEC Tournament

Noah Thomasson (Getty) NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 14: Will Richard #5 of the Florida Gators and Noah Thomasson #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs battle for a loose ball in the first half during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

March 15, 2024 at 9:46 a.m. UTC

By Jack Leo, DawgNation

Georgia basketball came five points shy of shocking Florida in a 40-minute Thursday night battle.

The Bulldogs (17-16, 6-12 SEC) threatened the Gators’ (22-10, 11-7) SEC Tournament elimination until the final couple seconds of an 85-80 loss at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

UGA is eliminated from the tournament and will await a possible NIT bid.

“I’m not going to sit here and lobby,” coach Mike White said. “I don’t know who deserves to be in the NIT.