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Key takeaways from Florida's historic NCAA Tournament first-round win
The Florida Gators won in their first-round game of the NCAA Tournament vs Prairie View in historic fashion. Here are three key takeaways.
No. 1 seeds Arizona and Florida were both favored by more than 30 points in their first-round games of the NCAA tournament. Neither team had a problem covering. In a first round that saw few upsets, Arizona and Florida were arguably the most dominant teams that took the floor.
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Instant Takeaways from the Florida Gators' Blowout Win Over Prairie View A&M in NCAA Tournament
Florida outscored the Panthers, 45-6, after being tied 15-15 early in the first half.
Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux made NCAA Tournament history when he subbed in late in Friday night's 114-55 blowout of Prairie View A&M.
Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55 on Friday night.
The Florida Gators begin its chase for the program's fourth national title on Friday against Prairie View A&M. Florida, the one-seed in the South Region, enter the NCAA Tournament as one of the more popular picks to win the national title while having a big target on their backs as last year's reigning champions.
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