Florida defeats Dartmouth 94-72

Florida Dominates Dartmouth in Statement Win

A Clinical 94-72 Victory at Home

In a decisive performance, the University of Florida men's basketball team asserted its dominance over visiting Dartmouth on Tuesday night, claiming a 94-72 victory at home in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

The Gators (0-0) wasted no time establishing their superiority, taking an early lead that would grow throughout the contest. By halftime, the home team had built a seemingly insurmountable 53-27 cushion, setting the tone for a blowout win. The final margin of 22 points was the largest of the night, with Florida's largest lead reaching as high as 32 points at various stages.

Florida's offense proved to be nearly unstoppable, boasting a field goal percentage of 49.0% and converting 28 out of 50 attempts from the 2-point line for 56.0%. The Gators also shot 5-of-18 from beyond the arc (28.0%) and made 23 of 38 free throws (61.0%), while limiting Dartmouth to 40.0% field goal accuracy and 12 successful 3-point attempts out of 27 (44.0%).

Rueben Chinyelu led Florida in rebounds with 12, complemented by 13 points from Boogie Fland who contributed 10 points, five assists, two rebounds, and three steals. Alex Condon chipped in with 17 points.

For Dartmouth (0-0), Cameron McNamee shot a respectable 66.7% from the field but struggled to keep up with Florida's offense. The Big Green made 12 of 27 3-point attempts for 44.0%, and Connor Amundsen provided seven assists to complement his four points.

The Gators' strong defensive play was evident, as they outrebounded Dartmouth 60-24 while committing just 12 turnovers compared to the visiting team's ten. The Florida defense also managed to limit Dartmouth's production in the paint (20 points) and off turnovers (13 points).

This win marks a significant statement for the Gators as they continue their non-conference schedule, demonstrating the depth of their roster and the strength of their program.

Key Statistics:

- Field Goals: Florida 33/68 (49.0%), Dartmouth 25/62 (40.0%)

- 2-Point FG: Florida 28/50 (56.0%), Dartmouth 13/35 (37.1%)

- 3-Point FG: Florida 5/18 (28.0%), Dartmouth 12/27 (44.0%)

- Free Throws: Florida 23/38 (61.0%), Dartmouth 10/14 (71.0%)

Advanced Statistics:

- eFG%: Florida 52.2%, Dartmouth 50.0%

- FT Rate: Florida 55.9%, Dartmouth 22.6%

- OREB%: Florida 41.7%, Dartmouth 12.5%

This win will undoubtedly be a positive takeaway for the Gators as they move forward in their schedule, showcasing their capabilities against a tough opponent like Dartmouth.