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Florida falls behind big in 2nd half, comes up short against Purdue for 1st loss of season

Florida Gators center John Egbunu (15) celebrates against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- Rapheal Davis scored 18 points to lead five players in double figures and No. 21 Purdue beat Florida 85-70 on Sunday night to win the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament.

The Boilermakers (5-0) led most of the way and used a 15-2 second-half run to separate themselves, sending the Gators (3-1) their first loss under new coach Mike White.

P.J. Thompson had 15 points, Vince Edwards added 14, Caleb Swanigan had 12 and 7-foot-2 Isaac Haas chipped in 11.