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Chinyelu tied a career high with 21 rebounds for his fourth consecutive double-double as Florida extended its home winning streak to 16 games, beating LSU 79-61.
- On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, Florida Gators secured a 79-61 win in Gainesville, delivering the Gators' five-straight victory with a late first-half run and second-half surge.
- After halftime, Florida leaned on Rueben Chinyelu, who dominated inside, while Urban Klavzar's three 3-pointers sparked a run fueled by the Florida bench and Gators' halftime adjustments.
- With 21 boards, Chinyelu tied his career high and Florida out-rebounded LSU 50-30, improving to 11-0 when he records a double-double.
- Florida improved to 4-1 in the SEC and extended its home winning streak to 16, remaining at home for a Saturday rematch with Auburn.
- Chinyelu's four-game double-double streak places him alongside David Lee's 2005 mark as the first Florida player in two decades with such a streak and the longest of his career.
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Rueben Chinyelu’s fourth consecutive double-double helps No. 16 Florida beat LSU
By MARK LONG GAINESVILLE — Rueben Chinyelu scored 15 points and tied his career high with 21 rebounds, becoming the first Florida player in two decades with four consecutive double-doubles, and the 16th-ranked Gators handled LSU 79-61 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. Chinyelu matched David Lee’s double-double streak from 2005 as Florida (14-5, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) extended its home winning streak to 16. It was Chinyelu’…
Rueben Chinyelu, No. 16 Florida dominate the glass to dispose of LSU
Rueben Chinyelu matched his career high with 21 rebounds and scored 15 points for his fourth consecutive double-double, and No. 16 Florida won for the ninth time in 10 games by defeating LSU 79-61 on Tuesday night in Gainesville, Fla.
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Rueben Chinyelu's fourth consecutive double-double helps No. 16 Florida beat LSU 79-61
Rueben Chinyelu scored 15 points and tied his career high with 21 rebounds, becoming the first Florida player in two decades with four consecutive double-doubles, and the 16th-ranked Gators handled LSU 79-61 for their fifth straight victory.
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