Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC
Broadcast: ESPN
This Tuesday, the Florida Gators (4-2) will head to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face off against the undefeated Duke Blue Devils (8-0).
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In their most recent game, the Gators suffered a tough loss against TCU, ending with a score of 84-80. Florida committed 26 personal fouls compared to TCU’s 19. They managed to sink 4 of 17 shots from beyond the arc. TCU had an impressive free throw performance, hitting 24 of 33 attempts for 72.7%. On the boards, TCU collected 23 rebounds (6 offensive, 17 defensive) but did not register a block. They facilitated 16 assists and nabbed 12 steals during the match. Defensively, Florida allowed TCU to shoot 47.5% from the floor, giving up 28 of 59 attempts. The Gators recorded 16 assists themselves while forcing 8 turnovers and achieving 5 steals. In total, Florida grabbed 30 rebounds, with 9 on the offensive glass. At the free throw line, Florida converted 22 of 27 for an excellent 81.5% success rate. They finished the game shooting 45.5% from the field (25 out of 55) and made 8 of 29 three-pointers.
Key player Thomas Haugh made a significant impact, shooting 43.8% from the field, logging 36 minutes, securing 5 rebounds, and scoring 20 points on 7 of 16 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Florida holds a 4-2 record for the season. They struggle with ball control, averaging 15.7 turnovers per game while also committing 19.7 fouls. The Gators rank 209th in Division 1 with 97 assists so far, averaging 49.2 rebounds per game. Their three-point shooting sits at a modest 26.0% (44 of 169), while their free throw percentage stands at 70.4%. Currently, they average 85.2 points per game, ranking 80th nationally, and shoot 44.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Gators force an average of 11.7 turnovers per game and draw 22.2 fouls. They hold opponents to 24.6% on three-point attempts and rank 148th in college basketball for points allowed per game (71.7). Florida’s defense allows a shooting percentage of 37.2% (140 of 376) and allows an average of 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 15th nationally in assists allowed (60 this season).
In their last appearance, the Duke Blue Devils claimed victory over Arkansas with a score of 80-71. Duke ceded 26 rebounds overall to Arkansas (9 offensive). The Blue Devils connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, sinking 10 of 30 while achieving 81.8% from the free throw line (9 of 11). They allowed Arkansas to make 26 of 64 field goals, resulting in a 40.6% shooting rate. Duke finished the game shooting 49.2% from the floor (29 for 59) and made 8 of their 23 three-point attempts (34.8%). They converted on 14 free throw attempts at a rate of 66.7%. Arkansas committed 18 fouls, giving Duke 21 free throw opportunities, while Duke forced 12 turnovers and recorded 6 steals. Over the course of the game, the Blue Devils collected 25 defensive boards and 11 offensive ones, totaling 36 rebounds.
Cameron Boozer was pivotal for Duke in their recent game, scoring an impressive 35 points from 13 of 18 shooting for a field goal percentage of 72.2%. He also grabbed 9 rebounds and contributed 3 assists in 36 minutes of play.
Duke stands unbeaten at 8-0 this season. They average 17.4 fouls per game and shoot 72.3% from the free throw line. Their assist rate is 20.3 assists per game, ranking 12th in NCAA, with an average of just 10.3 turnovers per match. Overall, Duke has scored 735 points this season, averaging 91.9 points per game while pulling down 43.1 rebounds per game. The Blue Devils boast a 52.0% shooting percentage from the field, placing them 17th nationally.
On defense, Duke allows 26.0% on three-point shots (58 of 223) and opponents convert 68.4% of their free throws against them. They permit 12.1 assists and 30.3 rebounds per game, ranking 111th and 35th nationwide, respectively. Defensively, Duke is 2nd in the nation for points allowed per game at 58.8. They force an average of 14.3 turnovers while limiting opponents to a mere 34.0% shooting from the field (1st in NCAA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown?
Pick: Go with Florida
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