With slightly over seven minutes remaining in Monday night’s game, Florida held a one-point lead over No. 15 Missouri. However, when the last shot missed the rim and the contest went final, the Gators dropped their eighth SEC game of the season and their third straight conference game against a ranked opponent.
UF’s 66-64 road loss to the Tigers on Monday was the team’s closest loss in terms of final score during its current three-game losing streak. It was also UF’s sixth conference loss by single digits.
Despite another losing effort, coach Cameron Newbauer said he was impressed with his team's energy.