Merrimack 45, at Florida 80

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Florida Gators used a dominant first-half performance and a commanding advantage on the glass to cruise past the Merrimack Warriors 80-45 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at a sold-out O’Connell Center. A crowd of 10,935 watched the Gators seize control early, building a 44-17 lead by halftime. The Warriors never recovered from the opening onslaught, struggling to find any offensive rhythm against Florida’s size and defensive pressure. The game was decided in the paint and on the backboards, where Florida’s physicality overwhelmed the visiting Warriors. The Gators hauled in 17 offensive rebounds,… Read more...