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Florida vs LSU Final: 79-65 - Recap
Florida grabbed a 79-65 win over LSU on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Rueben Chinyelu at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Florida won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.5-point spread as favorites.
Thomas Haugh had 16 points for Florida and Alijah Martin chipped in with 14 points. Will Richard had 5 assists for them, while Rueben Chinyelu was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
LSU got a 19-point performance from Robert Miller III, who was supported by 11 points from Curtis Givens III. Dji Bailey had 5 assists in a losing cause for LSU, while Robert Miller III grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed LSU were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Florida won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-29.
Florida heads into a battle against Georgia. LSU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee.