No. 19 Florida Routs South Carolina in SEC Matchup

Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu lead the Gators to a dominant 95-48 victory on the road.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:47am

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The 19th-ranked Florida Gators cruised to a 95-48 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks in a Southeastern Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Thomas Haugh scored 18 points, Rueben Chinyelu posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and the Gators led nearly wire-to-wire in the dominant road win.

Why it matters

This victory helps the Gators maintain their position in the SEC standings, as they improve to 15-6 overall and 6-2 in conference play. The lopsided result also raises questions about the Gamecocks' struggles, as they fall to 11-10 on the season and 2-6 in SEC competition.

The details

Florida shot an impressive 38-of-61 from the field, including 9-of-21 from 3-point range, and outrebounded South Carolina 45-24. The Gators also recorded 28 assists, with Xaivian Lee dishing out 9. In contrast, the Gamecocks struggled mightily, connecting on just 15-of-58 shots and only 3-of-20 from beyond the arc.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Thomas Haugh

A key player for the 19th-ranked Florida Gators, scoring 18 points in the victory.

Rueben Chinyelu

Recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Gators.

Eli Ellis

Led the South Carolina Gamecocks with 13 points off the bench.

Meechie Johnson

Contributed 10 points for the struggling Gamecocks.

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What they’re saying

“This was a complete team effort. We executed our game plan on both ends of the floor and got contributions from a lot of different guys.”

— Thomas Haugh

What’s next

The Gators will look to build on this dominant performance as they continue their SEC schedule, while the Gamecocks will aim to regroup and find a way to turn their season around.

The takeaway

Florida's well-rounded offensive attack and stifling defense proved too much for South Carolina, as the Gators cruised to a decisive victory on the road. This game highlighted the Gators' potential as a contender in the SEC, while also raising concerns about the Gamecocks' struggles this season.