PITTSBURGH (AP) Jamie Dixon spent an hour watching top-seeded Florida do to Pittsburgh what the Panthers have done to opponents for years when the coach came to a sobering conclusion.

"Generally your older guys are your best defenders," Dixon said. "We hope that we can get old again and become a better defensive team."

The Panthers, who lost 61-45 to the Gators on Saturday, played defense in spurts during a roller coaster first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, finishing fifth with an overall record of 26-10.