The Numbers Behind Florida’s Huge Comeback At Florida State

Florida Gators guard Kyle Lofton #11 as the Gators open the season with a 81-45 win over the Stony Brook Seawolves at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida on November 7th, 2022. (Photo by David Bowie/Gatorcountry)For the first half of Friday’s game against the Seminoles, things looked dire for the Florida Gators. Florida State entered the game 0-3 with regrettable losses to Stetson, UCF, and Troy, and the Gators were considered heavy favorites who couldn’t afford another upset loss after just taking one to Florida Atlantic previously. When the buzzer to end the first frame sounded, the Gators had their backs against the wall. Florida State led 43-26 and the Gators didn’t feel like they had their footing on either side of the ball.

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