Final
for this game
Vanderbilt overtakes Florida in second half
Jan 15, 2007 - 2:20 AM NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) -- Christina Wirth had a big second half and Vanderbilt followed suit.Wirth scored 12 of her 20 points after intermission to rally the 12th-ranked Commodores to an 82-69 Southeastern Conference victory over Florida.
Vanderbilt (16-2, 3-1 SEC) trailed, 33-28, at halftime and fell behind by seven before Wirth sparked an 11-0 run to put her team ahead for good, 44-40, with 13:58 to play.
A three-point play by Jennifer Risper extended the lead to double digits, 58-48, with 9:37 left as the Commodores shot 57 percent (17-of-30) in the second half.
Dee Davis scored 13 points and Caroline Williams 12 for the Commodores, who made 11 steals in keeping the Gators (6-12, 0-3) winless in conference play.
Depree Bowden kept Florida in the game with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Bowden made all six of her free throws, helping the Gators finish 16-of-17 at the line.
- NCAA WOMENS BB
FINAL 1ST 2ND TOTAL
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FLORIDA 33 36 69
VANDERBILT (12) 28 54 82 FINAL
Jan 14 5:03 PM - NCAA WOMENS BB
FLORIDA 33
VANDERBILT (12) 28 HALFTIME
Jan 14 3:49 PM
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