On a poor team shooting night, Erving Walker scored 27 points to lead the Florida Gators (13-5, 2-2) past the Arkansas Razorbacks (8-10, 1-2).
As a team, the Gators shot 36% percent from the field, but were strong from the line, knocking down 21 of 26 free throws.
Walker was a perfect 8-for-8 from the stripe while shooting 7-for-12 from the field. He was in control early, and scored on a runner in the lane to put the Gators up two at the half.
Rotnei Clarke scored 17 points and got hot in the second half from beyond the arc. His third three of the half put Arkansas up 56-55, but the Gators followed with a 9-0 run to pull away.
For the Gators, Kenny Boynton had 13 while Alex Tyus recorded an 11 point, 12 rebound double-double.
The Gators held a 42-29 rebound advantage.