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Richmond Spiders could be “handful” for Florida men’s basketball

While Vermont and Florida Gulf Coast, whom Florida defeated Wednesday and Friday respectively, put up solid first half fights, they aren’t exactly offensive juggernauts.

Now, the Gators (5-1) are preparing for a tough December schedule before conference play begins that will put Florida’s defense to the test.

That schedule begins tonight with Richmond.

Florida hosts the Spiders (4-2) in the O’Connell Center tonight at 7 in what coach Mike White called a tough test for his Gators team.

On Sunday, White compared Richmond to the Purdue team that beat Florida 85-70 on Nov. 22, a team that can hurt you offensively from anywhere on the floor.