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NO. 1 FLORIDA 88, JACKSONVILLE 57

Rueben Chinyelu scored a career-high 21 points as Florida dominated the boards and hit 11 3-pointers in its 36th straight home opener win.

  • On Thursday, the Florida Gators defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 88-57 in Gainesville, Florida. Forward Rueben Chinyelu scored a career-high 21 points, while forward Alex Condon nearly recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.
  • The Gators won their 36th consecutive home opener by imposing their will in the frontcourt. Florida collected 20 offensive rebounds and outscored Jacksonville 36-12 in the paint to secure their second win of the season.
  • Shooting 44.0% from 3-point range, the Gators held the Dolphins to 28.6% from beyond the arc. Florida dominated the battle of the boards, outrebounding Jacksonville 52-25 throughout the contest.
  • With the win, Florida moved to 2-0 on the season. Head coach Todd Golden turned to his bench during the second half, limiting Condon to just eight minutes of play to close out the game.
  • Next, Florida faces Florida State on Tuesday night. The Gators have hit 11 3-pointers in each of their first two games, signaling improved accuracy from long distance this season.
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On3 broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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