Florida outlasts Florida State behind Thomas Haugh’s 21-point double-double

Thomas Haugh and the Florida Gators are 3-0 on the season after downing rival Florida State Tuesday night in Tallahassee, 81-72. The Gators have now beaten 3 straight teams from the Sunshine State to start their 2026-27 campaign. Haugh was once again the star of the show. The SEC Preseason Player of the Year dropped his 2nd straight double-double, collecting a team-high 21 points with 10 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. Haugh was efficient, hitting 4-of-8 shot attempts including 3 triples. Incredibly, Haugh is shooting 50% from beyond the 3-point arc to start this season after shooting 33% in...