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No. 3 Florida Crushes North Florida as Frontcourt Powers Bounce-Back Win

Perimeter shooting remains the early worry for the defending champions.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 03: Boogie Fland #0 of the Florida Gators drives the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half of a Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena on November 03, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats defeated the Gators 93-87. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Watkins)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) scrambles away from a Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida heads to Kentucky looking for its first win since 2019 in the Bluegrass State. (Billy Gonzales photo by John Raoux/The Associated Press)

Overview

  • Alex Condon posted 25 points and 10 rebounds and Micah Handlogten added 17 and 13 as Florida overwhelmed North Florida 104-64.
  • Florida dominated the interior with a 64-24 rebounding edge and a 66-22 advantage in points in the paint.
  • After unveiling their 2025 championship banner, the Gators improved to 1-1, won their 35th straight home opener and moved to 12-0 all-time against the Ospreys.
  • Florida shot 6-for-32 from three and is 13-for-59 from deep through two games, underscoring an early-season concern.
  • Seven-foot-nine freshman Olivier Rioux debuted late to become the tallest player to appear in a college game, days after a 93-87 loss to No. 13 Arizona highlighted by Koa Peat’s 30 points; Florida hosts Florida State on Tuesday.