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

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,

After leading at the half, South Carolina's second half mistakes led to a loss against fifth ranked Florida at Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina's 12 second half turnovers turned out to be the deciding factor as Florida was able to captalize and score 22 points off those turnovers.

The Florida Gators trailed for 39 minutes and 55 seconds Wednesday night and somehow prevailed with a 70-69 win over South Carolina.