Canadian Center Rioux Scores First College Dunk as No 23 Florida Dominates Saint Francis
The No. 23 Florida Gators recorded a dominant victory over the Saint Francis Red Flash, winning 102-61 in Gainesville, Florida. With this win, the Gators improved to a record of 7-4, showcasing their strength in their first home game in nearly a month.
Gators’ Offensive Power and Notable Performances
Florida came out strong, scoring 15 of their first 20 shots and quickly building a 20-point lead. The Gators maintained control throughout the game without ever trailing.
- Top Scorers:
- Xaivian Lee: 18 points
- Alex Condon: 14 points
- Rueben Chinyelu: 12 points and 11 rebounds
- Boogie Fland: 11 points
- Urban Klavzar: 11 points
Students in the arena cheered for 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux as the game progressed. With just over six minutes remaining, Rioux made his collegiate debut, scoring a dunk, marking his first field goal.
Saint Francis Struggles
The Red Flash struggled significantly, having now lost seven games this season by 25 points or more. Their record stands at 2-10, and they were ranked 361st out of 365 Division I teams in KenPom ratings. This made them the lowest-rated team to compete at the O’Connell Center during the KenPom era.
Skylar Wicks led Saint Francis with 22 points, taking nearly a third of the team’s total shots, with 22 attempts out of 63.
Upcoming Games
Following this matchup, Saint Francis will host Robert Morris on Saturday. Meanwhile, Florida will look to build on their victory when they host Colgate on Sunday.
