No. 10 Gators Top Miami 82-68, Complete In-State Sweep

In Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday night, the No. 10 Florida Gators defeated the Miami Hurricanes 82-68, securing a 3-1 record and completing an in-state sweep of rivals Florida State and Miami for the first time in two decades.

Alex Condon led the Gators with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Thomas Haugh contributed 17 points. Rueben Chinyelu added 16 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out alongside Condon with more than five minutes remaining. The Gators built a 17-point lead in the second half by dominating inside, finishing with a 47-41 rebounding edge and tying Miami with 36 points in the paint. Florida's bench provided crucial support, as guard Urban Klavzar scored 15 points, including four of the team's nine 3-pointers on seven attempts.

The win came despite setbacks, including an injury to backup center Micah Handlogten, who took a shot to the head in the first half during a shooting foul and did not return. Officials confirmed Handlogten was unlikely to play further in the game, leaving Florida's frontcourt thinner as starters Condon and Chinyelu also fouled out. The Gators managed the closeout effectively, maintaining their cushion without the trio.