In a thrilling matchup, the No. 10 Florida Gators overcame a deficit to defeat Florida State 78-76, with Thomas Haugh and Boogie Fland leading the charge. Haugh contributed 20 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks, while Fland added 18 points and four steals, including crucial free throws in the final seconds. Despite a strong performance from FSU’s Robert McCray V, who scored a game-high 29 points, the Seminoles fell short. The Gators improved to 2-1, continuing their home dominance with nine consecutive wins at the O’Connell Center.
