The Florida Gators turned the ball over 12 times in the first half Tuesday against Auburn, and as a result trailed 30-27 at half against one of the SEC's weaker teams.
Slicing that turnover number in half the rest of the way was more than enough to beat the Tigers. Florida cruised in the end to a 63-47 win in Gainesville Tuesday.
Bad news though came with a foot injury to inside presence Will Yeguete. Head coach Billy Donovan said after the game it appears to be a broken foot.
The Gainesville Sun reported Yeguete will likely miss the rest of the season.
Kenny Boynton was sizzling from three-point land, hitting 6-of-9 there to score 20 points. Erving Walker and Bradley Beal added 13 points apiece.
Walker added seven rebounds and five assists.
Florida shot 62 per cent in the first half but trailed because, thanks to the turnovers, Auburn ended up with double the field-goal attempts. Auburn only shot 33 per cent with none of its starters making more than three shots from the floor.
After the mistake-filled first half Florida committed just six turnovers.
Guard Mike Rosario returned from injury but only played five minutes and did not score.
The Gators improved to 22-6 overall, 10-3 in the SEC. Auburn fell to 14-3, 4-9.
Tuesday's action aired live on WDAE.




