Florida Gators Dominate Southern Illinois with Record 3-Point Shooting

Alijah Martin's 32 points and eight 3-pointers lead No. 21 Florida to a decisive 93-68 victory, extending their unbeaten start to 6-0.

Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin scored a season-high 32 points, including eight 3-pointers, tying his total from the previous five games combined.
The Gators made a season-high 16 3-pointers, their most since 2019, and shot 41% from beyond the arc after a slow start.
Florida's defense held Southern Illinois to 34.7% shooting and forced them into one-on-one plays, limiting their assists to just seven.
Thomas Haugh contributed a career-high 19 points off the bench, showcasing Florida's depth in their sixth consecutive win by at least 15 points.
Southern Illinois' leading scorer, Elijah Elliott, left the game early with an apparent leg injury, scoring only four points on 1-of-6 shooting.