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Takeaways from Gators loss vs Auburn Tigers

Takeaways from Gators loss vs Auburn Tigers

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It was not a great offensive game for either team, but Florida getting six points from Castleton was a big part of the loss. So was three-point shooting for the Gators.

Again.

Florida went 3-for-19 from three so in the last two games the Gators have gone 5-for-41 on shots from beyond the arc. And yet, they keep shooting them.

Still, Florida had a chance after an Alex Fudge steal of an entry pass. Golden called a timeout to set up a play for Castleton, but he fumbled the ball while driving the paint and it led to a Wendell Green Jr. uncontested layup at the buzzer.

Florida led at the half 26-23 thanks to a defense that held Auburn to 28.6% shooting and forced 11 turnovers.

Florida led despite making only 1-for-8 from three-point land. Florida also had eight turnovers in the first half. Green made a long three at the buzzer to close the gap, his first points of the game. He also scored eight of Auburn’s first 11 points of the second half.

The game was a contest between two coaches who know each other very well as Golden spent time on Bruce Pearl’s staff.

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