But Brent Benson, Hall County's leading scorer, would have none of it. The senior guard drilled a 3-pointer with 32 seconds left to cap an 8-0 run to give the Red Elephants a wild 73-68 win.
Benson finished with 36 points - his 11th game with 30 or more this season. He was the only Gainesville (18-6, 5-2 in Region 7-AAA South) player in double figures.
Freshman Zac Swansey led the Falcons (9-12, 1-5) with 22 points. Justin Heilman and Josh Sneed finished with 13 apiece for Flowery Branch.
The game was a battle throughout with Gainesville leading 35-34 at halftime and the Falcons coming back to tie the game at 51-51 heading into the fourth quarter.
The five-point finish was the biggest lead got either team in the second half.
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