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sports1 year ago

Florida Gators Dominate Wichita State with 88-51 Victory

The Florida Gators, ranked 18th, dominated Wichita State 88-51 in the ESPN Events Invitational championship game, extending their unbeaten streak to 8-0. Senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. led with 19 points, while sophomore center Rueben Chinyelu contributed a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Florida's efficient performance included a 27-0 run and holding Wichita State to 29.8% shooting. The Gators' average margin of victory this season is 22 points, and they will next face Virginia in the ACC/SEC Challenge.

sports1 year ago

Florida Gators Dominate Wake Forest to Stay Unbeaten

The Florida Gators, ranked 18th, defeated Wake Forest 75-58 in the first round of the ESPN Events Invitational, led by Walter Clayton Jr.'s 21 points. Despite a slow start, Florida surged ahead in the second half, with key contributions from Alijah Martin, Will Richard, and Alex Condon. The Gators' defense held Wake Forest to 37.5% shooting, and they dominated the rebounds 44-30. Florida aims for its first holiday tournament win since 2021, facing Wichita State next.

sports2 years ago

FAU Dominates Virginia Tech in ESPN Events Invitational

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Texas A&M had a successful weekend in college basketball, with FAU winning the ESPN Events Invitational by defeating Virginia Tech 84-50, and Texas A&M bouncing back from a loss to FAU with a shorthanded 73-69 win over Iowa State. As a result, FAU is now ranked No. 13 and Texas A&M is ranked No. 14 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings. Purdue remains No. 1.

basketball2 years ago

Top College Basketball Teams Set to Compete in ESPN Events Invitational in Orlando and Las Vegas.

Iowa State will be one of the six teams that played in the 2023 NCAA Tournament to participate in the 2023 ESPN Events Invitational in Orlando from November 23-26. This will be the second time the Cyclones will be playing in Orlando, having appeared in 2016. The tournament will feature eight teams, including Boise State, Butler, Florida Atlantic, Penn State, Texas A&M, VCU, and Virginia Tech. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will host the tournament, which has a rich history of hosting world-class nationally televised sporting events.