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Gators Dominate Red Wolves in Convincing Win

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Florida Gators 102, Saint Francis Red Wolves 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Saint Francis Red Wolves vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators beat Saint Francis Red Wolves 102-61 at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on December 17, 2025.

The Florida Gators showcased their offensive prowess with a commanding victory over the Saint Francis Red Wolves, finishing the game with a score of 102-61. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with the Gators entering the game with a home record of 7-4 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, while the Red Wolves struggled with an away record of 2-10 and a dismal 2-8 in their last ten outings.

Florida's recent form has been characterized by a scoring average of 82.0 points per game while allowing 72.2. They have shown resilience at home, boasting a 6-1 record at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, where they have averaged 77.8 points and allowed 75.2 in their last five games. Their latest victory against George Washington Revolutionaries on December 13, where they won 80-70, was part of a positive trend that included several high-scoring affairs.

In contrast, the Red Wolves have faced significant challenges, averaging only 69.4 points while allowing a staggering 80.6 points per game in their last ten contests. Their recent form includes two consecutive losses, with their last game resulting in a 67-95 defeat against Temple Owls. Saint Francis has struggled particularly on the road, where they have yet to secure a win, holding an 0-7 record in away games.

The Gators' victory was fueled by a series of impressive scoring plays, including multiple three-pointers from players like Alex Kovatchev and Viktor Mikic, who both made significant contributions in the second half. Kovatchev notably hit a 27-foot three-point jumper, while Mikic followed with a 24-foot three-pointer, showcasing the Gators' ability to stretch the floor and capitalize on their shooting opportunities.

The teams' previous meetings were not detailed in the block, but the current season's performances indicated a clear disparity in quality. The Gators' ability to dominate their home court has been a critical factor in their success, while the Red Wolves have struggled to find their footing, particularly in away games.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability, which can often influence game outcomes. However, the Gators' depth and scoring options appeared to be a significant advantage in this matchup, allowing them to maintain a high level of play throughout the game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Gators favored by a substantial spread of -44.5, with a total set at 156.5. This reflects the expectations of a high-scoring game, and the Gators certainly delivered on that front with their 102 points.

The game conditions were not explicitly mentioned, but the Gators' home advantage at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center likely contributed to their performance, as they have thrived in front of their home crowd.

Overall, this fixture was worth noting not just for the scoreline but for the demonstration of Florida's offensive capabilities and the challenges faced by Saint Francis. Viewers were treated to a display of shooting talent and team cohesion from the Gators, while the Red Wolves will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they continue their season.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsFLA -44.5 156.5 o -112 / u -108 Saint Francis Red Wolves — · Florida Gators —

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Leaders

  • PointsXaivian Lee18Florida Gators
  • AssistsAlex Condon5Florida Gators
  • ReboundsRueben Chinyelu11Florida Gators
  • PointsSkylar Wicks22Saint Francis Red Wolves
  • AssistsZion Russell3Saint Francis Red Wolves
  • ReboundsZion Russell5Saint Francis Red Wolves

Recent form

Florida Gators

Last 10: 6-4Streak W182 scored · 72.2 allowed per game6-1 at home

  • W80-70vs George Washington RevolutionariesDec 13
  • L73-77at UConn HuskiesDec 10
  • 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

Saint Francis Red Wolves

Last 10: 2-8Streak L269.4 scored · 80.6 allowed per game0-7 away

  • L67-95at Temple OwlsDec 14
  • L56-89at Radford HighlandersDec 7
  • W100-41vs Penn State Shenango Nittany LionsDec 4
  • L74-96at Xavier MusketeersDec 2
  • W85-60vs Franciscan BaronsNov 29
  • L64-74at Troy TrojansNov 26
  • L57-94at Belmont BruinsNov 24
  • L62-79at Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 19
  • L66-74vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 12
  • L63-104at TCU Horned FrogsNov 7

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Florida27-8-16-2
Arkansas28-9313-5
Alabama25-10313-5
Vanderbilt27-9511-7
Tennessee25-12511-7
Texas A&M22-12511-7
Georgia22-11610-8
Kentucky22-14610-8
Missouri20-13610-8
Texas21-1579-9
Auburn22-1697-11
Oklahoma21-1697-11
Mississippi State13-19115-13
Ole Miss15-20124-14
South Carolina13-19124-14
LSU15-17133-15

Box score

StatSaint Francis Red WolvesFlorida Gators
Field goals25-6336-59
Field goal %4061
Three-pointers3-1610-27
Three-point %1937
Free throws8-1120-24
Free throw %7383
Rebounds1944
Offensive rebounds813
Defensive rebounds1131
Assists621
Steals104
Blocks05
Turnovers1215
Team turnovers30
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1114
Fast-break points915
Points in the paint3052
Fouls2013
Largest lead046
Lead changes00
Time in front097

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half31-59Zion Russell makes free throw 2 of 2
  2. 2nd Half31-61Boogie Fland makes layup
  3. 2nd Half33-61Cameron Tweedy makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
  4. 2nd Half33-64Urban Klavzar makes 25-foot three point jumper
  5. 2nd Half35-64Skylar Wicks makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
  6. 2nd Half35-66Xaivian Lee makes driving layup
  7. 2nd Half37-66Paris Papadatos makes layup
  8. 2nd Half37-68Isaiah Brown makes 2-foot dunk (Micah Handlogten assists)
  9. 2nd Half37-71Urban Klavzar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Xaivian Lee assists)
  10. 2nd Half39-71Skylar Wicks makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
  11. 2nd Half39-73Urban Klavzar makes 2-foot dunk (Xaivian Lee assists)
  12. 2nd Half41-73Zion Russell makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
  13. 2nd Half41-76Xaivian Lee makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alex Condon assists)
  14. 2nd Half41-78Xaivian Lee makes driving layup
  15. 2nd Half43-78Ralph Martino Jr. makes layup (Zion Russell assists)
  16. 2nd Half43-79Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 2
  17. 2nd Half43-80Thomas Haugh makes free throw 2 of 2
  18. 2nd Half43-83Boogie Fland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Thomas Haugh assists)
  19. 2nd Half43-84Boogie Fland makes free throw 1 of 2
  20. 2nd Half43-85Boogie Fland makes free throw 2 of 2
  21. 2nd Half45-85Cameron Tweedy makes 17-foot jumper
  22. 2nd Half45-86Urban Klavzar makes free throw 1 of 2
  23. 2nd Half45-87Urban Klavzar makes free throw 2 of 2
  24. 2nd Half45-88Micah Handlogten makes free throw 1 of 2
  25. 2nd Half45-89Micah Handlogten makes free throw 2 of 2
  26. 2nd Half48-89Skylar Wicks makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zion Russell assists)
  27. 2nd Half48-91Boogie Fland makes driving layup
  28. 2nd Half49-91Skylar Wicks makes free throw 1 of 2
  29. 2nd Half50-91Skylar Wicks makes free throw 2 of 2
  30. 2nd Half52-91Zion Russell makes layup
  31. 2nd Half53-91Zion Russell makes free throw 1 of 1
  32. 2nd Half53-93Micah Handlogten makes 0-foot tip in layup
  33. 2nd Half53-96Alex Kovatchev makes 27-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Brown assists)
  34. 2nd Half53-99Viktor Mikic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Kovatchev assists)
  35. 2nd Half56-99Paris Papadatos makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandon Russell assists)
  36. 2nd Half58-99Ralph Martino Jr. makes driving layup
  37. 2nd Half58-100Viktor Mikic makes free throw 2 of 2
  38. 2nd Half59-100Ralph Martino Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  39. 2nd Half59-102Olivier Rioux makes 0-foot dunk (CJ Ingram assists)
  40. 2nd Half61-102Paris Papadatos makes 10-foot floating jump shot

Win probability

Above the line favours Florida Gators, below favours Saint Francis Red Wolves.

Venue

  • Stephen C. O'Connell CenterGainesville, FL
  • Attendance9023
  • OfficialsPatrick Evans, Bart Lenox, Shaun Seales

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