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Florida Gators make statement with 59-Point rout in NCAA Tournament opener

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Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) moves the ball while defended by Prairie View A&M Panthers forward Hassane Diallo (11) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

According to Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland, UF's 114–55 win over Prairie View A&M in its opening game of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night was a “statement to the world.”

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