Join Coach Mullen at Saturday’s Men’s Basketball Game
Friday, January 11, 2019 | Football
Gators coach Dan Mullen will speak prior to Saturday’s basketball game vs. Tennessee.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida fans will have the chance to hear from head football coach Dan Mullen at Saturday's men's basketball showdown against No. 3 Tennessee in Exactech Arena.
Gator Nation is encouraged to arrive early and be in their seats 15 minutes prior to tipoff to hear from Coach Mullen.
In addition, seniors Lamical Perine and Tyrie Cleveland will be recognized at the under-12 minute media timeout during the first half and will shoot the t-shirt cannon into the Rowdies.
Mullen and those seniors led the Gators to a 10-win season in 2018 and a New Year's Six win, will address the packed house prior to the game.
2018 @AP_Top25 ➡ No. 7
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) January 8, 2019
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Meanwhile, the Gators ranked tied for seventh in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll, which was their highest finish since the 2009 season.
This marks the first time UF finished the season inside the top 10 since 2012, when the Gators ranked ninth in the final AP Poll. In addition, Coach Mullen joined Galen Hall (1985) as only first-year head coaches in Florida history to finish the season inside the top 10.
In addition, Florida finished No. 6 in the Coaches' Poll.
Follow on Social Media
With Saturday's game already sold out, fans can watch the game on ESPN. In addition, all the activities inside Exactech Arena can be seen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook via the @GatorsFB accounts. Following the game, check back with those accounts for more content from the event and for all things Florida football.
Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
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