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Florida basketball defeated rival Florida State 78-76, propelled by a key 11-0 run in the second half.

Junior forward Tommy Haugh led the Gators with a double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Guard Boogie Fland scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half, adding crucial free throws to seal the win.

Center Reuben Chinyelu posted a career-high 16 rebounds along with 10 points for the Gators.

Despite poor overall perimeter shooting, Florida made clutch three-pointers and held FSU to 26.5% from beyond the arc.

The timing of Florida’s O’Connell Center playing the crowd-pleasing "Won’t Back Down" by Tom Petty couldn’t have come at a better moment during Florida basketball's matchup against Florida State.

That’s because, on the court against rival

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