The Gators weren’t impressive in their 10-point win against UGA this past weekend and the hangover carried through to tonight’s game against LSU. This is only Florida’s second loss in the O-Dome this season, but this one stings. LSU was 8-14 overall and at the bottom of the SEC West at 1-7 coming into the night. The Tigers got 22-, 20-, and 19-point performances from Randolph, Thornton, and Johnson respectively that vaulted them to an 85-73 victory over the Gators.

Florida has now dropped three of their last four and four of their last eight games. The Gators follow tonight’s loss with a tough game on the road at Vanderbilt. The ‘Dores are undefeated at home this season and fresh off a 41-point spanking of Kentucky. After the way Florida has played the last two weeks, I shudder to think what may happen this weekend at Vandy… Is it too late to sell my tickets on Ebay? I saw Vanderbilt take a sound beating at the hands of the Gators in the O-Dome three weeks ago, but get the feeling this game might be the polar opposite of that game.

If the Gators lose to Vandy this weekend, they need to win out and get a couple big wins in the SEC tourney to pad their resume for the NCAA Tournament. Right now, they are in danger of playing their way out altogether.

My prediction for Saturday’s game: Vandy 85, Florida 73