After struggling to put away South Florida in its season opener, No. 21 Florida hopes to have an easier time against another in-state foe Thursday night when it hosts Jacksonville in Gainesville, Fla. Walter Clayton Jr. scored 29 points and Will Richard added 25 to rescue the Gators (1-0), who overcame a 13-point deficit in a 98-83 victory Monday over South Florida in the Jacksonville Sports Foundation Invitational. Meanwhile, four miles away, host Jacksonville (1-0) also had trouble putting away an in-state foe as it grinded to a 78-65 win over Division II Trinity Baptist. After the victory, Dolphins coach Jordan Mincy reminded his players that Florida will be an entirely different challenge.
Jacksonville expects to have its 'hands full' vs. No. 21 Florida
