UConn Holds Off Florida in Close Contest
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 9:31 PM ET · Madison Square Garden
UConn Huskies 77, Florida Gators 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Florida Gators vs UConn Huskies?
UConn Huskies beat Florida Gators 77-73 at Madison Square Garden on December 9, 2025.
Who was favored in Florida Gators vs UConn Huskies?
UConn Huskies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
The UConn Huskies secured a narrow victory over the Florida Gators with a final score of 77-73 at Madison Square Garden. This matchup showcased two teams with contrasting recent performances, with UConn entering the game on a four-game winning streak and boasting a strong home record of 9-1, while Florida had a record of 5-4 and was looking to bounce back from a recent loss.
UConn's recent form has been impressive, winning eight of their last ten games, and they averaged 78.3 points scored while allowing just 61.5 points during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a solid performance, with a record of 4-1, scoring an average of 71.4 points and allowing 59.2. The Huskies' home record stands at 7-1, indicating their dominance at Madison Square Garden.
On the other hand, Florida has had a mixed bag of results recently, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games. They averaged 85.7 points scored but also allowed 73.4 points per game. In their last five outings, the Gators recorded a 3-2 record, with an average of 79.6 points scored and 68.4 points allowed. However, they struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-2 this season.
The matchup was particularly interesting given the teams' previous meetings, although no specific historical context was provided in the block. The injury picture also remained unspecified, leaving fans wondering if either team was hindered by absent players.
The betting market reflected UConn's status as the favorite, with DraftKings pricing the spread at -4.5 in favor of the Huskies. The moneyline for UConn was set at -205, while Florida's was at 170, indicating a belief in UConn's stronger position heading into the game. The total for the game was set at 145.5, with odds for the over at -112.0 and the under at -108.0.
Conditions in Madison Square Garden were conducive for basketball, and the atmosphere was electric as fans witnessed a tightly contested game. UConn's ability to maintain composure in the closing moments was crucial, as they executed key free throws and layups to seal the victory.
In the final moments, several scoring plays highlighted the intensity of the game. Malachi Smith made a free throw to keep Florida at bay, followed by Urban Klavzar's layup that brought the Gators within four points. Florida continued to fight back, with Solo Ball contributing crucial free throws and Alex Condon adding a layup to keep the game competitive. However, UConn's ability to convert free throws in the final seconds ensured their victory.
As the game concluded, UConn's win probability was recorded at 1.0, emphasizing their control over the match as they held off Florida's late-game efforts. The Huskies' performance solidified their position as a formidable contender in the league, while Florida will need to regroup and address their away struggles moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CONN -4.5 | 145.5 o -112 / u -108 | Florida Gators +170 · UConn Huskies -205 |
Leaders
- PointsSolo Ball19UConn Huskies
- AssistsMalachi Smith9UConn Huskies
- ReboundsTarris Reed Jr.5UConn Huskies
- PointsXaivian Lee19Florida Gators
- AssistsXaivian Lee5Florida Gators
- ReboundsRueben Chinyelu11Florida Gators
Recent form
UConn Huskies
Last 10: 8-2Streak W478.3 scored · 61.5 allowed per game7-1 at home
- W83-59vs East Texas A&M LionsDec 6
- W61-56at Kansas JayhawksDec 3
- W74-61vs Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 28
- W72-49vs Bryant BulldogsNov 23
- L67-71vs Arizona WildcatsNov 20
- W86-84vs BYU CougarsNov 16
- W89-62vs Columbia LionsNov 10
- W110-47vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 8
- W79-55vs New Haven ChargersNov 4
- L62-71at Creighton BluejaysMar 15
Florida Gators
Last 10: 7-3Streak L185.7 scored · 73.4 allowed per game0-2 away
- L66-67at Duke Blue DevilsDec 3
- W90-78vs Providence FriarsNov 28
- L80-84vs TCU Horned FrogsNov 27
- W80-45vs Merrimack WarriorsNov 22
- W82-68vs Miami HurricanesNov 17
- W78-76vs Florida State SeminolesNov 12
- W104-64vs North Florida OspreysNov 7
- L87-93at Arizona WildcatsNov 4
- W86-77vs Tennessee VolunteersMar 16
- W104-82vs Alabama Crimson TideMar 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
| St. John's | 30-7 | - | 18-2 |
| UConn | 34-6 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Villanova | 24-9 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Seton Hall | 21-12 | 8 | 10-10 |
| Creighton | 16-18 | 9 | 9-11 |
| DePaul | 16-16 | 10 | 8-12 |
| Butler | 16-16 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Providence | 15-18 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Marquette | 12-20 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Georgetown | 16-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
| Xavier | 15-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida Gators | UConn Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-59 | 29-58 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 4-15 | 8-18 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 44 |
| Free throws | 19-27 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 21 |
| Assists | 14 | 18 |
| Steals | 3 | 3 |
| Blocks | 7 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 34 |
| Fouls | 19 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 19 | 73 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-43Xaivian Lee made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-43Thomas Haugh made Dunk. Assisted by Xaivian Lee.
- 2nd Half42-46Alex Karaban made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braylon Mullins.
- 2nd Half44-46Boogie Fland made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-46Alex Condon made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-46Thomas Haugh made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex Condon.
- 2nd Half49-48Braylon Mullins made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-48Rueben Chinyelu made Jumper. Assisted by Thomas Haugh.
- 2nd Half51-50Eric Reibe made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-52Malachi Smith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-52Xaivian Lee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-52Xaivian Lee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-54Braylon Mullins made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-54Thomas Haugh made Layup. Assisted by Urban Klavzar.
- 2nd Half55-56Braylon Mullins made Jumper. Assisted by Malachi Smith.
- 2nd Half55-59Alex Karaban made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malachi Smith.
- 2nd Half55-61Tarris Reed Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Braylon Mullins.
- 2nd Half57-61Alex Condon made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-61Alex Condon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-64Solo Ball made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malachi Smith.
- 2nd Half58-66Malachi Smith made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-66Boogie Fland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-66Boogie Fland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-66Alex Condon made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-68Alex Karaban made Jumper. Assisted by Silas Demary Jr..
- 2nd Half62-69Tarris Reed Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-70Tarris Reed Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-70Thomas Haugh made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Boogie Fland.
- 2nd Half65-71Silas Demary Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-72Silas Demary Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-72Boogie Fland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-72Boogie Fland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-73Malachi Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-73Urban Klavzar made Layup. Assisted by Xaivian Lee.
- 2nd Half69-74Solo Ball made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-74Alex Condon made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-75Solo Ball made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-76Solo Ball made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-76Boogie Fland made Layup.
- 2nd Half73-77Solo Ball made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours UConn Huskies, below favours Florida Gators.
Venue
- Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
- Attendance19694
- OfficialsDoug Shows, James Breeding, Marques Pettigrew
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