Top-ranked Florida returns to Tampa this week, carrying the weight of a stunning NCAA Tournament exit that ended their hopes of consecutive national championships. In March, the Gators fell 73-72 to Iowa in a tournament game played in Tampa, a loss that wiped out their bid for a second straight title. Head coach Todd Golden was captured reacting to a crucial play during that defeat. As the team prepares for its next appearance in the city, the memory of that narrow loss lingers.
No. 1 Florida Returns to Tampa Haunted by NCAA Tournament Loss
