Description
The top-ranked Florida Gators continued their dominance over rival Florida State, earning a hard-fought 81-72 road victory Tuesday night at a sold-out Tucker Center. Florida extended its winning streak in the rivalry to six straight games while securing its first road win of the season.
Senior forward Thomas Haugh led the way with an impressive double-double, recording 21 points and 10 rebounds while going 4-for-8 from the field and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Backup senior guard Urban Klavzar delivered a huge second-half spark, scoring eight consecutive points during a crucial stretch to help the Gators pull away.
Boogie Fland added 14 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Alex Condon contributed nine points and 10 rebounds.
Despite a sluggish shooting night, Florida found a way to get the job done with clutch plays down the stretch and another rivalry victory.