Snowden scores 21 points, Watkins adds 19 to lead No. 16 Kentucky past Florida, 77-51

Snowden, Watkins lead No. 16 Kentucky past Florida

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keyla Snowden scored 21 points, Lydia Watkins had a career-high 19 and No. 16 Kentucky rallied from six points down at halftime to defeat Florida 77-51 on Thursday night.

Snowden shot 5 for 5 on 3-pointers and Watkins got all of her scoring in the second half to help the Wildcats (22-4, 10-3 Southeastern Conference) get their 17th straight home victory.

Kentucky saw its early eight-point lead evaporate after the Gators went on a 26-12 run. Kentucky stormed back in the second half, jumping out on their own 29-4 run after consecutive 3-pointers by Snowden.

Trumae Lucas scored 12 points, all in the first half, to lead the Gators (13-13, 6-7), who lost for the third time in four games.