Florida defeats G Washington 80-70

Florida Gains Thrilling Win over Washington in Amerant Bank Arena

In a closely contested non-conference matchup, the Florida Gators (20-2) emerged victorious over visiting G Washington 80-70 at Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday.

The home team took an early lead, outscoring G Washington 30-27 at halftime. However, it was in the second half that Florida pulled away, increasing their advantage to as many as 20 points at one point. The final margin of victory was 10 points, a testament to the Gators' defensive prowess.

Xaivian Lee led all scorers with 24 points, shooting 54.5% from the field and connecting on four three-point attempts. Alex Condon chipped in with nine rebounds, seven assists, and five points off the bench.

For G Washington, Trey Autry led the way with 15 points, but struggled to find his range beyond the arc, hitting just two of four three-point attempts. Tyrone Marshall Jr. was a force on the glass, grabbing seven rebounds and scoring 14 points in a losing effort.

Advanced statistics paint a picture of a Florida team that dominated both ends of the floor. The Gators shot an impressive 55.6% from effective field goal percentage, while limiting their opponents to just 48.5%. Florida's true shooting percentage was also a standout, at 58.4%.

The Amerant Bank Arena crowd witnessed a well-balanced performance from both teams, with each side showing flashes of brilliance throughout the game. However, it was ultimately Florida's defense that proved decisive, holding G Washington to just 27% shooting in the second half.

With this victory, the Gators improve their resume for a strong season and take another step towards national relevance.