No. 14 Florida beats 25th-ranked Kentucky 92-83

Xaivian Lee and Urban Klavzar lead the Gators with strong outside shooting performance

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Xaivian Lee scored 22 points and Urban Klavzar added 19 as No. 14 Florida beat 25th-ranked Kentucky 92-83 on Saturday. Lee and Klavzar combined for nine 3-pointers to lead the Gators, who ended a six-game skid against the Wildcats at home. Florida led wire-to-wire and finished with a 45-37 rebounding advantage.

Why it matters

This win is a significant one for Florida, as they have struggled against Kentucky in recent years under coach Todd Golden. The Gators' ability to dominate the boards and get strong outside shooting performances shows they can compete with top-ranked teams in the SEC.

The details

Thomas Haugh (17 points), Alex Condon (14 points, 11 rebounds), and Rueben Chinyelu (10 points, 11 rebounds) also had strong games for Florida. Kentucky was led by Denzel Aberdeen's 19 points, but he was booed throughout the game by Florida fans after transferring from the Gators. Collin Chandler added 18 points and Otega Oweh chipped in 13 for the Wildcats.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Xaivian Lee

A Florida player who scored 22 points in the game.

Urban Klavzar

A Florida player who scored 19 points and hit 5 three-pointers.

Denzel Aberdeen

A Kentucky player who spent the last three years at Florida and helped the Gators win the national title last March, but was booed by Florida fans throughout the game.

Alex Condon

A Florida player who had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Rueben Chinyelu

A Florida player who had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Xaivian Lee scored 22 points, Urban Klavzar added 19 and No. 14 Florida beat 25th-ranked Kentucky 92-83 Saturday for its 10th victory in its last 11 outings.”

— MARK LONG (newser.com)

The takeaway

Florida's ability to dominate the boards and get strong outside shooting performances from Lee and Klavzar shows they can compete with top teams in the SEC. This win is a significant one for the Gators, who have struggled against Kentucky in recent years.