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Arkansas Upsets No. 2 Florida in 80-69 Win

By: KARK 4 News
Updated: February 6, 2013
The Arkansas basketball team shocked the nation Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville upsetting #2 Florida, 80-69.

Arkansas (14-8, 5-4) stunned a Gator team that hopes to compete for a national championship. The victory marks Arkansas' first win against a #2 ranked team since Auburn in 1999.

In what was a true team effort, B.J. Young came off the bench to lead with way with 13 points.  Marshawn Powell and Michael Qualls each had 11 points.  The scoring effort marked a career high for Qualls.

The Razorbacks came out strong and managed to head to the half with a 43-26 lead. Arkansas shot 53-percent in the first half compared to Florida's 29-percent.

Arkansas' victory marks its first over Florida in six games. The Razorbacks extended their home game winning streak to 11 games.

Florida made the trip to Fayetteville with an 18-2 overall record and 8-0 in SEC play. Florida hoped to earn its 11th straight victory.

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I really thought last time Florida was at Arkansas Billy Donavan ran up the score all he could on Anderson's patched together team left to him by Pelphrey.

Eddie E. February 6, 2013 at 9:18 am

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