"Florida's 114 points were the most in the NCAA tournament since Tennessee had 121 against Long Beach State in 2007 in the Round of 64, according to ESPN Research."
"The Gators shot 75% before halftime and 64.3% for the game against the 16th-seeded Panthers, showcasing their offensive dominance throughout the match."
"Prairie View didn't have a 2-point basket through the first nine minutes, but kept pace early by converting five of its first seven 3-point attempts to pull even at 15-all."
"Chinyelu scored nine points during the ensuing 18-0 run, and the rout was on before a sellout crowd in what essentially was a home game."
Florida Gators began their NCAA tournament title defense with a dominant 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M. Boogie Fland led the team with 16 points, contributing to a total of seven players scoring in double figures. Florida's 59-point victory margin is the second-largest in NCAA tournament history. The Gators shot 75% in the first half and went on significant scoring runs. Prairie View struggled offensively, failing to secure a 2-point basket in the early minutes. This loss adds to their history of significant defeats in the tournament.
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