The Gators kept their scorching hot start to the season going on Monday night in Fort Myers. No. 23 Florida defeated California, 80-60. They’ll play Ohio State in the championship game of the Fort Myers Tipoff on Wednesday night.
The Gators dominated almost every phase of the game. They shot 52 percent from the field, including 42 percent (8-for-19) from beyond the arc. They limited California to 44 percent shooting, including 20 percent from deep. They made 18 of their 21 free throws (85 percent) and forced 18 turnovers that they converted into 19 points.
Center Colin Castleton led the way once again with 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists, including one where he led a fastbreak and found a cutting Anthony Duruji for a slam dunk.