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First row, from left to right: Kari Ridder, Penny Schwinn, Kelicia Rice and Raven Shirley. Second row: Raymond Sass, Alice Burns, David Koerper and Nina Hunt. Third row: Liam Carlson, Dan Dillon and James Wegmann.

Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his first career point in a game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his first career point in a game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.Gainesville, Fla.

Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) takes a free throw during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) takes a free throw during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) dunks during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) dunks during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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