Florida faces Merrimack as Todd Golden outlines team expectations

Florida basketball hosts Merrimack Warriors on Friday night at the O'Connell Center. Head coach Todd Golden discussed his expectations against Merrimack, emphasizing the need for the Gators to play well despite being favorites. Golden also addressed the status of point guard Boogie Fland, who is expected to play despite soreness. He noted the unique challenges posed by Merrimack's defensive zone and praised their head coach, Joe Gallo, for his strategic abilities. The Gators aim to build on their recent performance against Florida State, which Golden described as solid, though not perfect.

• 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Florida's Todd Golden previews Gators' Friday night Merrimack matchup