Florida basketball loses to Baylor in preseason overtime matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Florida basketball faced Baylor in a preseason exhibition on Sunday in Jacksonville, falling 82-76 after overtime. The game featured 11 ties and lead changes, but Florida struggled offensively, shooting 34.7% overall and only 13.8% from three-point range. Thomas Haugh led Florida with 19 points before fouling out in OT. After the game, head coach Todd Golden noted the need for improvement as the season approaches in 2.5 weeks.
- •Florida shot 34.7% from the field and 13.8% from three-point range.
- •Haugh led Florida with 19 points and nine free throws made.
- •The game featured 11 ties and numerous lead changes.
- •Todd Golden emphasized the importance of learning from preseason games.
- •Regular season begins in 2.5 weeks for Florida.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Golden, Haugh discuss Florida's preseason overtime loss to Baylor
"Here's what Florida basketball's Todd Golden and Thomas Haugh said to the press after the Gators' preseason OT loss to Baylor.
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