JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Florida Gators used a dominant performance from their frontcourt and a significant efficiency advantage to pull away from the Miami Hurricanes for an 82-68 victory in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Sunday at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

A crowd of 8,321 watched as the Gators improved to 3-1 on the season, while the Hurricanes also moved to 3-1.

The game was a tale of two halves, with Florida holding a slim 39-29 lead at the break before outscoring Miami 43-39 in the second half to secure the win. The Gators’ offensive execution proved to be the decisive factor, as they scored 82 points on just 78 possessions for an offensive rating of 105.4. The Hurricanes, by contrast, managed only 68 points from 84 possessions, an offensive rating of 81.1.

Florida’s interior trio of Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu and Thomas Haugh controlled the game. Condon, a 6-foot-11 sophomore from Perth, Australia, led all scorers with 19 points and added 7 rebounds. Chinyelu, a 6-foot-11 junior from Enugu, Nigeria, recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, along with 2 blocks. Haugh, a 6-foot-9 sophomore from New Oxford, Pennsylvania, filled the stat sheet with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

Guard Urban Klavzar also provided a significant spark for the Gators, scoring 15 points, including three 3-pointers.

For Miami, Malik Reneau was a bright spot, posting a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Tru Washington added 16 points, and Tre Donaldson contributed 11 points and a team-high 6 assists.

The Gators shot 45.8 percent from the field (27 of 59) and were more effective from beyond the arc, making 9 of 29 attempts (31 percent). They also capitalized on their trips to the free-throw line, converting 19 of 29 foul shots.

The Hurricanes struggled with their shooting throughout the contest, finishing 24 of 71 from the floor (33.8 percent) and a frigid 5 of 18 from 3-point range (27.8 percent). Their struggles were compounded at the free-throw line, where they made only 15 of 27 attempts.

Despite committing 14 turnovers to Miami’s 10, Florida’s superior shooting and rebounding, where they held a 44-39 overall edge, allowed them to maintain control. The Gators also recorded 6 blocks as a team, led by Chinyelu’s two.

The game’s statistical profile underscored Florida’s efficiency. While both teams recorded a similar number of assists, steals and offensive rebounds, the Gators’ ability to generate more points on fewer possessions and from a higher percentage of their shots was the ultimate difference.

The victory gives Florida momentum heading into a challenging non-conference slate, while Miami will look to regroup after suffering its first loss of the season.