The No. 5 Florida basketball team suffered an 83-82 loss at home to Missouri on Tuesday as their second-half comeback attempt fell just one point short, and head coach Todd Golden credited the Tigers for how they played in the game.

Walter Clayton Jr. opened up the scoring with a 2-point jumper on the first possession, but Mizzou responded with a 3-pointer. Clayton responded with a three of his own on the next possession, but that would be the last time the Gators held the edge on the scoreboard.

Saturday evening's win in Fayetteville was a big one for Florida basketball as it earned its first road victory in Southeastern Conference play this season against the Arkansas Razorbacks, 71-63. The