FINAL: FLORIDA 80, FLORIDA GULF COAST 59
JACKSONVILLE, FL- The Florida Gators men’s basketball team used a pressing defense to key a 15-0 second half run that allowed Florida to escape FGCU with a victory.
Florida was led by junior Devin Robinson with 14 points, junior John Egbunu with 13 points, fifth-year senior Canyon Barry with 13 points, and senior Kasey Hill who added 11 points. Egbunu added 8 rebounds, and Hill contributed four assists.
Florida’s defense converted 19 turnovers into 24 points.
Game Summary:
| 1st | 2nd | OT | FINAL | |
| FGCU | 35 | 24 | X | 59 |
| FLORIDA | 40 | 40 | X | 80 |
Team Stats:
| FGCU | FLORIDA | |
| FG % | 39 | 45 |
| 3-PT % | 40 | 27 |
| FT % | 46 | 77 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 14 | 15 |
| Total Rebounds | 38 | 41 |
| Assists | 8 | 11 |
| Steals | 1 | 13 |
| Blocks | 2 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 7 |
What’s Next:
FLORIDA GATOR VS MERCER BEARS
NOVEMBER 13, 2016 at 8:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA