No. 1 Florida beats No. 14 Miami 77-67 as Thomas Haugh posts 19 and 10
(AP) — Thomas Haugh had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 1 Florida to a 77-67 win over No.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Haugh led No. 1 Florida to a 77-67 victory over No. 14 Miami on Monday night, registering 19 points and 10 rebounds. Rueben Chinyelu contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds for the Gators, who had previously lost to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament's second round on March 22. Acaden Lewis, a transfer from Villanova, scored 24 points in his first game with Miami.
Haugh, the preseason Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, displayed dominance throughout the game, recording 5 offensive boards, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block without committing any turnovers. He hit 4 of his 8 three-point attempts. Miami's Somto Cyril scored 14 points, including a dunk off a missed free throw, but the Gators responded with strong defense, limiting Miami's scoring over a five-minute period. Florida took a 66-55 lead with an 11-0 run.
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