Deadspin | No. 10 Florida, Miami clash in rivalry matchup

[ad_1] Nov 11, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) dribbles the ball in opposition to Florida State Seminoles guard Robert McCray V (6) through the second half at Exactech Area on the Stephen C. O'Connell Middle. Necessary Credit score: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Photos Miami and No. 10 Florida, in-state foes who haven't performed since November 2019, will renew their rivalry Sunday night time with a matchup in Jacksonville, Fla.

Because the defending nationwide champion, Florida (2-1) has discovered a worthwhile lesson in its first three contests. The Gators know they are going to get each squad's greatest shot every recreation.

Of their current outing in opposition to Florida State, the Gators obtained a ton of physique blows from the Seminoles and hot-shooting switch guard Robert McCray V (29 factors) however had been capable of dangle on for a 78-76 win over the hated Seminoles.

Thomas Haugh led the best way with 20 factors for Florida on 7-of-15 capturing, together with 2 of 6 from deep. He additionally pulled down 13 rebounds, because the membership used its huge measurement benefit to a 58-36 margin on the boards.

Haugh, who performed extra within the backcourt however sees himself on the No. 3 place within the NBA, stated he and his teammates perceive what lies forward.

"We have to embrace it," Haugh stated of being the title winners. "I believe coach (Todd) Golden stated that at the start of the 12 months, that (we) would be the hunted not the hunters this 12 months. ... We have to enter each enviornment that is going to be bought out and stuff."

"However I believe this workforce is assured, and the leaders on this workforce will be capable to pull us by way of in the long run."

The 6-foot-9 swingman is one in all 5 Gators averaging double-figure scoring at a team-besrt 19.7 factors per recreation. Fellow huge man Alex Condon follows at 15.7, whereas new level guard Boogie Fland has put up 12.3. Xaivian Lee scores at an 11-point clip, and Micah Handlogten tallies 10 and a team-leading 10.3 rebounds.

In its collection with the Atlantic Coast Convention's Hurricanes, Florida holds a 47-24 benefit together with their most up-to-date assembly on Nov. 22, 2019, a 78-58 trouncing within the Charleston Basic match in Charleston, S.C.

Miami (3-0) has topped 100 factors its final two instances out, although it has not been examined a lot in residence victories over the Sunshine State's Jacksonville, Bethune-Cookman and Stetson.

"I am anticipating a combat, a battle," stated Hurricanes ahead Malik Reneau, a three-year participant for the Indiana Hoosiers who was as soon as a serious Florida prospect underneath earlier coach Mike White. "Like coach (Jai Lucas) stated within the locker room, it isn't going to be numerous basketball."

"Will probably be a battle on the market, so I am anticipating to go on the market and provides (Florida) all I've acquired," stated Reneau, a Miami native. ", blood, sweat and tears. I hope they're prepared, too."

The 6-foot-9 ahead leads the Hurricanes with 21.3 factors per recreation, whereas Ernest Udeh Jr., who beforehand performed for Massive 12 packages at TCU and Kansas, paces the squad with 9 rebounds per recreation.

Tre Donaldson, a newcomer from Michigan who additionally beforehand performed at Auburn, posts 16.3 factors per recreation. Tru Washington averages 14, and Shelton Henderson sits at 12.3.

Lucas, 36, arrived on the Gainesville college in 2007 as a high level guard, averaged 8.5 factors his freshman season however quickly transferred to Texas.