No. 9 Florida Gators Secure Commanding Win Over Arizona State, Improve to 10-0

Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators with 25 points as Florida tied the second-best start in program history with a dominant performance in Atlanta.

Walter Clayton Jr. scored a game-high 25 points, including five 3-pointers, as the Gators defeated Arizona State 83-66 in the Holiday Hoopsgiving event.
Florida's 10-0 start ties the second-best in program history, matching records set in the 1951-52 and 2005-06 seasons.
The Gators built an early lead with a 16-2 first-half run and maintained control with a 36-18 second-half surge, at one point leading by 29 points.
Florida outperformed Arizona State in shooting (47.8% to 37.1%) and dominated the boards with a 47-27 rebounding advantage, despite committing 14 turnovers.
Arizona State, now 8-2, was led by Adam Miller's 18 points but struggled to contain Florida's balanced offensive attack and strong defensive play.