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Can the Florida Gators Tame the Missouri Tigers at Exactech Arena?

As the Florida Gators gear up to host the Missouri Tigers at Exactech Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Gators have been on a tear recently, and their performance in past games suggests that they might just have what it takes to continue their winning streak.


Missouri Tigers VS Florida Gators

Looking back at their game on December 20 against the Michigan Wolverines, the Gators showcased an impressive offensive display, racking up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 57 and an even more remarkable three-point percentage of 53. Their defense was equally tenacious, forcing turnovers and converting them into 17 points. Despite committing a total of 17 turnovers themselves, they managed to maintain control throughout all four quarters.


An even more dominant performance was witnessed on December 17 when they decimated Gardner-Webb's Runnin' Bulldogs with an overwhelming scoreline of 115-37. The Gators were relentless in attack, hitting a two-point shooting percentage of 64 and maintaining a free throw accuracy of 73 percent. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring an astonishing 40 points off them while boasting an assists turnover ratio of over two.


However, not every game has been smooth sailing for FLA; their encounter with Tulsa's Golden Hurricane on December 10 highlighted some areas for improvement. Despite out-rebounding Tulsa and having fewer personal fouls, they fell short by eight points in a game that saw nine ties and ten lead changes.


The upcoming clash against MIZZ will test whether FLA can maintain their high-scoring offense while tightening up ball security to reduce turnovers. The Tigers will undoubtedly come prepared but facing FLA at home where fan support is palpable could tilt the scales in favor of the home team.


The scheduled date for this much-awaited matchup is February 22nd at Exactech Arena located within Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. Fans eager to witness this showdown can tune in or attend when tip-off occurs at precisely six o'clock PM Eastern Time (ET). This is one event you won't want to miss as it promises all the excitement that college basketball has to offer!

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