Florida vs. Florida State Basketball: Florida Leads 64-57 Late on Nov. 10

Verified and updated: November 11, 2026, 1:08 a.m. UTC (November 10, 8:08 p.m. EST in Tallahassee).

No. 1 Florida led Florida State 64-57 with 3:36 remaining in the second half of their men’s basketball rivalry game at the Donald L. Tucker Center on Tuesday night. The Seminoles were still within striking distance, but Florida had a clear edge on the boards and from three-point range, according to the live Florida State game center. The game was in progress at the time of this update; a final result was not yet confirmed.

The matchup is the teams’ 77th meeting. Florida entered with a 48-29 series lead and a five-game winning streak, including a 78-76 home win last season. The Gators arrived ranked No. 1 and unbeaten at 2-0; Florida State was also 2-0. The teams’ official previews listed a 6 p.m. Eastern tip on ESPN2 in Tallahassee.

Destaques

• Florida led 64-57 with 3:36 left in the second half at the verified update time.
• The Gators had grabbed 39 rebounds to Florida State’s 24.
• Florida made 9 of 28 three-pointers; Florida State made 2 of 16.
• Thomas Haugh led Florida with 14 points and 10 rebounds; Sebastian Rancik had 16 points for FSU.

What is happening in Florida vs. Florida State basketball?

The live score showed Florida ahead by seven late in the game. Florida State had shot slightly better overall from the field (42.3% to 41.2%) and had eight steals to Florida’s two, keeping pressure on the Gators. But Florida’s 15-rebound advantage and stronger three-point shooting helped offset the Seminoles’ defensive activity. FSU had made only 12.5% of its attempts from beyond the arc at that point.

Those numbers describe the game as it stood at 1:08 UTC, not its eventual outcome. Late-game possessions, fouls, free throws and turnovers could still change the score. Check the official game center for the final box score when the contest is complete.

Why was this rivalry matchup drawing attention?

The game paired the nation’s top-ranked team with an in-state rival on its home floor. Florida’s official preview described it as the 77th meeting in a rivalry dating back 75 years. Florida had won the previous five meetings, while the teams’ last game was decided by two points: the Gators beat the Seminoles 78-76 in Gainesville on Nov. 11, 2025.

Before tipoff, Florida’s early-season results suggested a deep frontcourt and improved perimeter shooting. Florida State had opened with two wins of its own, including a 91-68 victory over Troy. The preview matchup featured Florida’s Thomas Haugh, Rueben Chinyelu and Alex Condon against a Seminoles group led by Sebastian Rancik and freshman center Marcis Ponder. The Florida Gators preview listed Haugh as Florida’s leading scorer through two games; Florida State’s official game center identified Rancik as its scoring leader during the live contest.

What could decide the finish?

Florida’s rebounding advantage was the most pronounced statistical gap in the live box score. More rebounds can create extra possessions and limit an opponent’s second chances, especially when the game is close. The Gators also had seven more made three-pointers, a substantial difference that made Florida State’s late push harder.

For the Seminoles, pressure defense offered a route back: their eight steals and five-point advantage in turnovers forced kept them active despite the shooting gap. If they could turn stops into quick scores and improve their perimeter accuracy, the seven-point margin remained reachable. Those are possibilities based on the live statistics, not a prediction of the final result.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Florida vs. Florida State played?

At the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida.

What channel carried the game?

The teams’ official previews listed ESPN2 as the television broadcaster.

Who led the series before this game?

Florida entered with a 48-29 lead and had won the previous five meetings, according to the Gators’ official preview.