Florida Gators Edge North Carolina 90-84

The No. 7 Florida Gators men's basketball team maintained their perfect record with a hard-fought 90-84 victory over North Carolina at the Jumpman Invitational. Florida, led by senior Will Richard's 22 points, initially surged to a 17-point lead but found themselves trailing 81-77 with just over four minutes left. A late 13-3 run, fueled by Richard's clutch putback and key free throws from Thomas Haugh, allowed the Gators to reclaim the lead and secure the win. North Carolina's R.J. Davis scored a game-high 29 points but could not prevent the Tar Heels from falling short despite a strong second-half comeback. This match marked Florida's first close game of the season, breaking their streak of double-digit victories. The Gators will look to extend their unbeaten streak in upcoming matchups against North Florida and UCLA.