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Florida dominates Merrimack; Rioux records first point

PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2025, 11:40 PM ET

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Florida dominates Merrimack; Rioux records first point

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Sources: 10

Center 100%

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. Florida defeated Merrimack 80-45 Friday night as the No. 10 Gators dominated inside, outrebounding Merrimack 53-25 and scoring 36 points in the paint. Rueben Chinyelu had 14 points and a career-high 21 rebounds; Alex Condon posted 20 points and 11 rebounds. Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 freshman, checked in late and made his first collegiate point on a free throw. Florida improved to 4-1 and will play a Thanksgiving tournament before games against Duke and UConn. Merrimack fell to 2-4. The team also received championship rings earlier in the week recently. Based on 10 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Florida received diamond-laced championship rings earlier in the week before the game.
Florida opened the game with an early 11-0 run and extended a 19-0 stretch to build the lead.
Rueben Chinyelu recorded 14 points and a career-high 21 rebounds during the contest.
Olivier Rioux entered late and converted his first collegiate free throw with the crowd reacting loudly.
Florida finished 80-45, improved to 4-1, and prepared for an upcoming Thanksgiving tournament and games versus Duke and UConn.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10

Who Benefited

Florida’s players, coaches, and expanded roster depth benefited through a decisive win, improved statistics, and increased fan engagement following the game.

Who Impacted

Merrimack’s players and coaching staff suffered a lopsided loss, which reflected a significant competitive gap and will affect team record and short-term momentum.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Florida’s players, coaches, and expanded roster depth benefited through a decisive win, improved statistics, and increased fan engagement following the game.

Who Impacted

Merrimack’s players and coaching staff suffered a lopsided loss, which reflected a significant competitive gap and will affect team record and short-term momentum.