Will Richard led a balanced offensive attack for UF with 15 points, one of six players in double figures. Alijah Martin added 14 points and six rebounds, while Thomas Haugh had 13 points and nine rebounds and Denzel Aberdeen scored 12 points.. Overall, UF outscored Maryland 29-3 in bench points,

No. 1 seed Florida shot nearly 50% from the field and 40% from 3 in the first half. The Gators also out-rebounded Maryland basketball, 21-10. But Florida's 13 turnovers in the first half kept the game much closer than what it could've been.