SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The Florida Gators used a consistent offensive effort to defeat the Providence Friars 90-78 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Friday at Frontwave Arena. The Gators scored 45 points in each half, while the Friars managed 39 in both periods.

Thomas Haugh led Florida with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Xaivian Lee added 20 points and Rueben Chinyelu posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Ryan Mela scored 17 points for Providence.

Florida’s efficiency from beyond the arc was decisive, as they made 12 three-pointers to Providence’s six. The Gators improved to 5-2 overall, while the Friars fell to an even 4-4.