After getting called out for their effort by Cuonzo Martin on Tuesday, Missouri’s young team had a chance to respond with an impressive road win at Florida.
Instead, MU (12-14, 3-11 SEC) blew another double-digit lead in the second half and fell 64-60 in to the Gators (16-11, 8-6 SEC) after a flagrant foul by Jeremiah Tilmon rallied florida. Jordan Geist led MU with 16 points, while Javon Pickett added 15 in the loss in Gainesville, Fla. KeVaughn Allen led Florida with a game-high 17 points.
“This is a tough pill to swallow,” Martin said.
Missouri’s freshmen backcourt carried the Tigers in the first half, combining for 18 of the team’s first 30 points.