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No. 10 Florida Rolls Merrimack 80-45 as World’s Tallest Teen Scores First Collegiate Point

Florida Gators dominated with 36 points in the paint and a 53-25 rebounding advantage in a decisive 80-45 win over Merrimack, with Olivier Rioux scoring his first collegiate point.

  • In Gainesville, the Gators overwhelmed Merrimack 80-45 Friday night, scoring the first 11 points and building a 32-4 lead at the half.
  • Scoring the first 11 points, the Florida Gators then ran 19-0 to open a 32-4 lead and finished with 36 points in the paint and a 53-25 rebounding margin.
  • Stat lines show Condon's third double-double and four Florida players in double figures, with Rueben Chinyelu scoring 14 points and a career-high 21 rebounds Friday.
  • It was the Gators' final November tune-up before a Thanksgiving West Coast trip, with Florida players, coaches and support staff receiving diamond-laced championship rings while fans got replicas.
  • At 7-foot-9, Olivier Rioux checked in late, was fouled on his first touch, made a free throw and grabbed his first rebound as Florida played without backup center Micah Handlogten after a concussion.
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Florida Gators broke the news in on Friday, November 21, 2025.
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