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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 26, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Nick Calathes scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half and No. 17 Florida held off a late rally to beat Washington 86-84 Tuesday night in the consolation game of the CBE Classic.

Florida (4-1) had been in a bit of a slump from the perimeter, shooting eight of 39 from 3-point range the previous two games. The Gators were much better against Washington, working the ball around for open looks, hitting 11 of 22 from beyond the arc and shooting 52 percent overall.

Florida just couldn't completely shake Washington (2-3).

After trailing by 10 points with just under 5 minutes left, the Huskies chipped away, tying it at 81 on two free throws by Jon Brockman with 1:23 left. Walter Hodge followed with a 3-pointer from the corner to put Florida ahead by 3, then Isaiah Thomas hit two free throws with 50 seconds left.

Calathes and Allan Chaney each hit one of two free throws to put the Gators ahead 86-83, and Washington couldn't get the rebound when Thomas purposely missed his second free throw after making the first with 2.5 seconds left.

Brockman had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Thomas finished with 17 points and nine assists, and Justin Dentmon added 17 points.

Chaney and Dan Werner had 13 points each, and Erving Walker was 4-for-6 from 3-point range for 12 points.

Washington went through the post to get easy shots inside and along the perimeter. The Huskies were 14-for-24 from the floor in the first half and shot 60 percent overall.

Washington just couldn't stop Florida at the other end, particularly Calathes.

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