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No. 10 Florida Rout s Merrimack as Chinyelu Hauls 21 Rebounds and 7-9 Rioux Nets First Point

The defending champions moved to 4-1 with a size-fueled tune-up ahead of a Thanksgiving tournament in San Diego.

Overview

  • Florida won 80-45 in Gainesville, opening fast and controlling the game inside to secure a fourth straight victory.
  • Rueben Chinyelu posted 14 points and a career-high 21 rebounds to anchor a dominant frontcourt effort.
  • Alex Condon added 20 points and 11 boards for his third double-double of the season, with Thomas Haugh scoring 13 and Boogie Fland 10.
  • The Gators finished with a 53-25 rebounding edge and 36 points in the paint against the Warriors.
  • Seven-foot-nine redshirt freshman Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history, entered late and made a free throw for his first collegiate point, while backup center Micah Handlogten sat as a concussion precaution.