Florida Basketball Stays Perfect With Win Over Hapless FAMU
Gainesville, FL – The 3rd-ranked Florida Gators extended their perfect start to the season to 9-0 with an easy 95-59 victory over the overmatched Florida A&M Rattlers on Tuesday night at the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Comfortable Victory for Gators
The Gators were in control from the opening tip, racing out to a 12-0 lead in the first five minutes of the game. FAMU never threatened, as Florida’s superior size and athleticism proved too much for the smaller Rattlers.
Rattlers Struggle to Keep Up
Florida Continues Strong Defense
Florida’s defense, which has been a strength all season, held FAMU to just 22% shooting in the first half. The Gators forced the Rattlers into 21 turnovers, which led to 30 points.
Up Next for Gators
Florida will have a quick turnaround as they host Bethune-Cookman on Friday night in their final non-conference game before SEC play begins next week.
FAMU will return home to face Jackson State on Saturday night.
Conclusion
With their win over FAMU, Florida remains one of the hottest teams in the country. Their perfect start has them ranked among the favorites to reach the Final Four in April.
The Gators’ balanced scoring attack and stingy defense have been the driving forces behind their success. If they can continue to play at this level, they will be a major threat to win their first national championship since 2007.
