The Florida Gators improved their record to 10-2 after a commanding performance against the Dartmouth Big Green, who fell to 5-7. The final score of 94-72 at Exactech Arena showcased the Gators' dominance throughout the game.

Dec 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Dartmouth Big Green guard Niko Abusara (23) grabs the ball while Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) defends during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

First Half

The first half saw the Gators establish an early lead, scoring 53 points compared to Dartmouth's 27. Key contributions came from Rueben Chinyelu and Urban Klavzar, with Chinyelu grabbing an impressive 12 rebounds and Klavzar adding crucial points. The Swamp's defense was formidable, blocking seven shots and limiting Dartmouth's field goal percentage to just 40 percent.

Second Half

In the second half, Florida maintained their momentum despite a stronger showing from Dartmouth, who scored 45 points. Boogie Fland played a pivotal role with his defensive prowess, securing three steals that disrupted Big Green’s offensive flow. Meanwhile, Alex Condon added depth off the bench with nine rebounds and two assists.

Dec 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Dartmouth Big Green guard Connor Amundsen (30) dribbles the ball while Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) defends during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Dartmouth struggled against Florida’s aggressive play in the paint where they conceded numerous second-chance points due to their inability to control rebounds effectively. Despite shooting an impressive 44 percent from beyond the arc, it wasn't enough for Big Green as they failed to close down on Florida's fast breaks.

Florida Gators vs Dartmouth Big Green Recap

This matchup highlighted what went wrong for Florida Gators in previous games: maintaining consistency across both halves while leveraging their physicality inside. The team's ability to capitalize on turnovers was evident as they converted them into quick transition scores.

Dec 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) defends Dartmouth Big Green guard Kareem Thomas (2) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Final Thoughts

In this Florida Gators vs Dartmouth Big Green review, it's clear that controlling rebounds and executing plays efficiently were key factors in securing victory for the home team. As fans reflect on this game’s highlights and challenges faced by both teams during this encounter at Gainesville’s Exactech Arena; one can only anticipate how these lessons will be applied moving forward.

Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when Florida takes on Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena in Columbia on January 3rd at 8:30 PM EDT broadcasted live via SEC Network TV channel.

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