Will Richard scored on a driving layup with 4.8 seconds remaining to lift No. 5 Florida — down 14 points in the the second half — past South Carolina, 70-69 on Wednesday night.

Only one more half stands between East Carolina and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. A victory is still up for grabs for either team after one quarter, but East Carolina is up 31-28 over South Florida.

The Florida Gators (16-2, 3-2 SEC) and South Carolina Gamecocks (10-8, 0-5) are lined up for a Wednesday battle in Columbia. Tip time at Colonial Life Arena is 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let's analyze

C.J. Walker had 15 points in East Carolina's 64-55 win over South Florida on Saturday. Walker also contributed eight rebounds and five assists for the Pirates (12-9, 4-4 American Athletic Conference).

It seemed like Wednesday was the night jubilation would break thorough. Instead, Florida’s Will Richard hit a layup with seconds left to give No. 5 Florida a 70-69 win over South Carolina (10-9, 0-6 SEC). It is the first time the Gamecocks have started conference play 0-6 since 2013-14.

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Will Richard capped a 22-point showing by hitting the go-ahead layup with five seconds left as fifth-ranked Florida executed down the stretch and rallied for a 70-69 victory over South Carolina on Wednesday night in Columbia,

South Carolina hosts No. 5/6 Florida tonight at 7 p.m. ET at Colonial Life Arena. Fans are encouraged to wear black for the "blackout" and travel with caution.

The UConn women's basketball tem pushed its winning streak to nine and remained perfect in the Big East, and could rise in the AP Top 25 poll.

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