Top-ranked Florida returned to Tampa this week with lingering emotions from a stunning NCAA tournament upset, as the Gators prepared for an exhibition game in Gainesville.
Head coach Todd Golden was seen reacting on the sideline during the second half of Florida's exhibition matchup at the Steven C. O'Connell Center's Exactech Arena on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The Gators won the game 68-85.
The Associated Press reported on October 31, 2026, that the team's return to the site of a previous NCAA stunner continues to resonate with players and staff.
