Florida's 31-point rout extends home opener streak
Rueben Chinyelu set a career high while Alex Condon nearly recorded a triple-double in Thursday's win over Jacksonville.
By Austin Reed ·
No. 1 Florida outscored Jacksonville 88-57 on Thursday night to claim its 36th consecutive home opener. The margin of victory was the defining statistic of the contest, as the Gators controlled the pace from the opening tip.
Rueben Chinyelu led the scoring with a career-high 21 points. He also grabbed eight rebounds, anchoring a frontcourt that dominated the glass. The Gators outrebounded the Dolphins by 27, a disparity that limited Jacksonville's second-chance opportunities.
Alex Condon posted 12 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. He finished one assist shy of a triple-double, a feat last achieved by Chris Chiozza in 2017. Coach Todd Golden pulled Condon from the floor after just eight minutes in the second half, signaling the game was effectively decided.
The Gators (2-0) extended their lead with a 19-2 run to close the first half. That sequence turned a five-point deficit into a decisive advantage. Five Florida players finished in double figures, including Thomas Haugh with 14 points and Denzel Aberdeen and Urban Klavzar with 12 each.
Jacksonville (1-1) relied on Hayden Wood, who scored 11 points. James Morrow contributed nine points but left the game with two flagrant fouls. The Gators will travel to Florida State on Tuesday, while Jacksonville hosts Kansas City on Monday.
