Defense And Offensive Rebounding Gives Gators Win Over Richmond

Florida Gators guard Will Richard #5 dribbling during the first half as the Florida Gators mens basketball team hosts the Loyola Greyhounds at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida. November 6th, 2023. Gator Country Photo by David Bowie.Playing a Richmond team that has shown an ability to slow down games and win with a crisp offensive attack, the Florida Gators clamped down on defense, dominated the glass, and withstood every run to come away with a convincing 87-76 win in the Orange Bowl Classic. The Gators got up to a double digit lead in the first half and while Richmond had several 5-0 and 7-0 runs Florida never lost composure and continued to keep pressure on and it resulted in a solid win.

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