Despite overcoming a 10-point deficit to take the lead with around three minutes left, Florida was unable to finish off its late-game comeback.
On Saturday, UF (9-4) opens conference play in Columbia against Missouri (10-3) at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Gators’ conference slate includes matchups against six teams currently ranked in the AP’s top 25 poll, as well as two nationally-televised broadcasts on ABC.
The Gators (12-4) battled Tennessee (9-3) in Knoxville for a chance to win the conference opener in the new year. But, Florida couldn’t keep its foot on the gas down the stretch and ultimately fell 76-65 to Tennessee.
The Florida Gators open conference play Thursday against Tennessee (8-3) after finishing the non-conference portion of the schedule with a 12-3 record.
Florida’s frontcourt dominated Dartmouth, finishing the night with a 60-24 advantage on the glass while outscoring the Big Green 56-20 in paint points in a blowout victory.
Florida (12-3) bounced back from a season-high 23 turnovers in its previous outing with an 82-66 win over Furman (6-7) on Sunday at Exactech Arena in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
On Monday, No. 22 Florida (8-4) hosts Dartmouth (5-6) to close out non-conference play at 6 p.m. at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Gators look to enter SEC play on a four-game win streak with a win in their first meeting against the Big Green.
With Alex Condon’s nine points, seven rebounds and four assists in the first half, the Aussie set the tone for the rest of the Gator squad that came to life in the second half, outscoring the Raiders 47-29 after the break.
Florida's Olivier Rioux became the tallest player in collegiate basketball to convert a field goal in UF's blowout win over Saint Francis.
Florida (11-2) beat Florida A&M (0-9) 76-51 in the Exactech Arena at the O’Connell Center Wednesday afternoon, defending its eight-game undefeated streak at home.
After a week break, the Gators crushed the West Georgia Wolves 85-41 in the team's seventh consecutive win at home. Florida’s bench displayed its scoring ability, including junior forward Jade Weathersby who broke her record for most points in a game with 13.
From that point, there was no looking back, as Florida fought off George Washington 80-70 at the AutoNation Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida, on Saturday. Now, the Gators are 20-4 at the annual double-header series in South Florida.
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Florida is still working out the kinks through nine games.
After back-to-back road games and three matchups against ranked opponents in the last four contests, the No. 16 Gators return home for their most favorable matchup of conference play thus far.
No. 19 Florida basketball won its first road game of the season, defeating Oklahoma 96-79 in Norman Tuesday night.
After back-to-back home wins against ranked opponents, Florida looks to ride its momentum Tuesday against Oklahoma (11-5).
Despite a career-best night from freshman guard Emilija Dakic, the Gators couldn’t overcome No. 3 South Carolina in Florida’s SEC home opener.
After an impressive, undefeated start to the season on its home court, Florida women’s basketball dropped its first game in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center against Tulsa.
No. 23 Florida returns to the O’Dome on Sunday to take on Colgate for the first time in program history.
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