Gators slip by Stetson during top-ranked Florida’s final tune-up
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s final tune-up before Monday’s season opener against Miami was shaping up to be a no-show by the top-ranked Gators against Stetson. But Todd Golden’s squad shook off a sluggish first half, quickly turned a two-point halftime lead into a double-digit advantage and kept the Hatters at bay during an 85-68 win Tuesday night in the O’Connell Center. Starting guards Denzel Aberdeen and Urban Klavzar combined for 45 points to offset a lackluster night from one of the nation’s top frontcourts. The duo combined for 10 3-pointers after the Gators managed just four during an an 82-76 overtime loss to Baylor Oct. 18 in Jacksonville. “I told somebody, we’re not gonna miss like that again,” Aberdeen said. “We’re gonna step up and hit shots, but it just comes down to the defensive side. We gotta step it up on defense, and we’ll be fine this year.” The Gators were without…