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Mizzou men’s hoops falls to Florida at home

February 2, 2022 6:42 PM

Published February 2, 2022 4:28 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Mizzou men's basketball team came up just short against Florida on Wednesday afternoon. The Gators beat the Tigers 66-65.

https://youtu.be/o1btyUN-ZZs

MU was up 65-64 with 11.8 seconds to go in the game. Florida's Tyree Applebee drew a foul and made both free throws to go up 66-65 with 7.9 seconds left in regulation. The Tigers missed two shots on their ensuing possession, and they ultimately lost by one point.

https://youtu.be/Ld40mp1CVow

Ronnie DeGray III led Mizzou with 13 points. Boogie Coleman finished with 12 points. DaJuan Gordon had 10 points and 9 rebounds.

MU is now 8-13 overall and 2-6 in the SEC. Up next - the Tigers will play at Texas A&M on Saturday at 3 p.m.

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Andrew Kauffman

Andrew Kauffman is ABC 17’s sports director. He started working at the station in 2015.

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