Final: Butler 76, Florida 62
Florida has fallen to 6-3 on the season with a 76-62 loss to No. 24 Butler (9-0) on Saturday.
How it happened:
Florida started out quick, taking a 5-0 lead just fifty-four seconds into the game. Both teams struggled from the field and by the first media break, the Gators lead was just 5-4. The Bulldogs finished the first half on a 22-6 run and exited the court with a 35-25 advantage.
Most of the second half was back and forth. Butler extended the lead to as many as 19 (61-42) with 7:33 remaining. The Gators managed to cut the deficit to nine (67-58) with 3:01 left in regulation. However, that was negated as the Bulldogs went on a quick five point run and finished the game on a 9-4 run.
Stats:
Kerry Blackshear: 17 points, 5 rebounds
Quick Stats:
FG%: 44%
Up Next:
The Gators head to New York to participate in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational. Florida will take on Providence on December 17 in Brooklyn. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 PM and will be aired live on ESPN2.