Can the Florida Gators Tame the Auburn Tigers at Exactech Arena?
As the Florida Gators prepare to host the Auburn Tigers at Exactech Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The upcoming clash scheduled for March 3rd will be a pivotal moment for the Gators, who have shown both flashes of brilliance and areas needing improvement in their past games.
The Gators' last outing against Kentucky Wildcats ended in a narrow defeat with a final score of 77-81. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; they maintained a field goal percentage of 44 percent and showed prowess inside with 44 points in the paint. However, their three-point shooting was lackluster at just 13 percent, which could be an area of focus against Auburn.
In contrast, during their home game against Ole Miss Rebels, turnovers proved costly for Florida as they fell short in overtime scoring only three points compared to Ole Miss's thirteen. The final score read 67-77 favoring Ole Miss. Although they managed to shoot an impressive 43 percent from beyond the arc that night, it wasn't enough to secure victory.
However, not all recent memories are bitter for Florida fans. When facing Mississippi State Bulldogs away from home earlier this season, the Gators showcased what they're capable of with a commanding win by scoring 90 points and shooting an exceptional overall field goal percentage of 61 percent while also converting on an equally impressive rate from three-point range.
As we look ahead to facing Auburn Tigers at home where crowd support is always fervent at Exactech Arena – known for its intimidating atmosphere – it's crucial that Florida capitalizes on its strengths while addressing weaknesses seen in previous games. Ball security and shot selection will be key factors if they wish to emerge victorious.
Fans can catch all the action live on March 3rd at Exactech Arena in Gainesville or tune into local broadcasts starting at 5 PM Eastern Time.