Florida routs Arkansas by 34 points, making program history

The Gators' 111-77 victory over the No. 22 Razorbacks is the largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent in Florida basketball history.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The Florida Gators men's basketball team made program history on Saturday with a dominant 111-77 victory over the No. 22 Arkansas Razorbacks. The 34-point rout is the largest margin of victory for Florida against an Associated Press-ranked opponent. The Gators also had seven players score in double figures, only the second time an SEC team has accomplished that feat against a ranked opponent in the last 30 seasons.

Why it matters

Florida's historic win over Arkansas showcases the team's depth and offensive firepower, as well as head coach Todd Golden's ability to out-coach a fellow national championship-winning coach in Arkansas' John Calipari. The victory also solidifies Florida's standing as a top contender in the SEC and potentially a threat in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Florida shot an impressive 56.5% from the field, including 42.1% from 3-point range, and dominated the Razorbacks on the glass, out-rebounding them 40-29. Thomas Haugh led the Gators with 22 points, while center Rueben Chinyelu recorded a double-double with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Forward Alex Condon added 17 points and 6 rebounds, and guards Urban Klavzar, Boogie Fland, and Xavien Lee all scored in double figures as well.

  • The game took place on Saturday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Todd Golden

The head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team, who out-coached his counterpart John Calipari of Arkansas.

John Calipari

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team, who was involved in a heated exchange with Todd Golden during the game.

Thomas Haugh

The Florida Gators player who scored a team-high 22 points in the victory.

Rueben Chinyelu

The Florida Gators center who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 16 rebounds.

Alex Condon

The Florida Gators forward who scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.

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What’s next

The Gators will look to build on this historic win as they continue their SEC schedule and prepare for the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Florida's dominant performance against a ranked opponent demonstrates the team's depth, offensive firepower, and coaching acumen, making them a force to be reckoned with in the SEC and potentially the NCAA Tournament.