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Florida shoots past Miami in season opener at Tampa

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Florida shoots past Miami in season opener at Tampa
Summary

In their season opener, No. 1 Florida secured a 77-67 victory against No. 17 Miami in Tampa. Florida showcased an improved perimeter game, hitting 11 three-pointers, a significant improvement from last season's struggles. Thomas Haugh led the Gators with four made threes, while Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu helped dominate the paint. Miami struggled offensively in the second half, connecting on just three field goals in the final 12 minutes, allowing Florida to maintain control of the game.

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  • •Florida opens the season with a 77-67 win over Miami.
  • •Gators hit 11 three-pointers, improving from last season's shooting woes.
  • •Thomas Haugh scores four three-pointers leading Florida's offensive efforts.
  • •Florida dominates the paint with strong contributions from Condon and Chinyelu.
  • •Miami struggles late, making only three field goals in the final 12 minutes.
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  • 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Florida shooting in defeat of MIami should have rest of country scared
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No. 1 Florida is the top team in the country, and it can stay that way if the Gators shoot like it did against Miami in the season-opening win.

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