Alex Condon scores a career-high 23 points as No. 21 Florida tops Jacksonville 81-60

By MARK LONG The Associated Press

Jacksonville forward Donovan Rivers (33) blocks the shot of Florida forward Alex Condon (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alan Youngblood]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Condon scored a career-high 23 points, Alijah Martin added 15 and No. 21 Florida beat Jacksonville 81-60 in its home opener. Will Richard chipped in 11 points, five rebounds and three steals for the Gators. Florida hit 21 of its first 30 shots and built a 20-point lead early in the second half. The Gators cooled off down the stretch but were still too much for the Dolphins on both ends of the floor. With the victory, Florida extended its winning streak in home openers to 34. Robert McCray, who averaged a team-leading 18.4 points a game last season, set the pace for Jacksonville with 20 points.