Todd Golden and the Florida men’s basketball team had a chance for something special in Charlotte, North Carolina, but instead fumbled away a chance to knock off the first of four ACC teams the Gators will play in the pre-conference season.
The Gators, still without their starting point guard sitting out three games per the NCAA, committed its 16th turnover of the game and lost, 73-70, to the Virginia Cavaliers. It was also UVA head coach Tony Bennett’s first win against Florida after losing twice in the NCAA Tournament.
What started off strong for the Orange and Blue ended like a wet blanket as the good guys floundered in the final minute. Florida is now 1-1 for the young season while Virginia is 2-0.
Take a look below at what the loss means for the Gators early on in the 2023-24 schedule.