SEC basketball week five: surprises and turnarounds

Gator bookends

Rival FSU crushed Florida 83-66 to start week five. The Gators then lost at home to Loyola-Chicago 65-59 before bouncing back with a big win over number 17 ranked Cincinnati. 66-60.

In eight days, Florida beat then number 17 ranked Gonzaga, lost three straight, then beat current number 17 ranked Cincinnati.

Rebels and Commodores struggle

Ole Miss and Vanderbilt continue to struggle, with Ole Miss suffering through a losing streak that is now at three. Vanderbilt is fighting through a tough early schedule for a 3 and 6 record.