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Florida rolled to a 59-point win over Prairie View A&M in the NCAA Tournament, roaring out with an 18-0 run and finishing with a dominant 27-6 stretch, a blowout that marked the second-largest margin in tournament history. The spectacle was amplified by Florida’s ultra-tall lineup, including 7'9" Olivier Rioux and 7'1" Micah Handlogten, as the game delivered circus-like flair alongside the rout.
In the NCAA Tournament first round, No. 16 seed Prairie View A&M was blown out by Florida 114-55 after coach Byron Smith quipped during a sideline interview that the Gators would need help from the Lord to keep dancing. Florida opened with an 18-0 run and led 60-21 at halftime, while Prairie View—which had earned its first NCAA tournament win by beating Lehigh in the First Four—could not keep pace, though the moment of humor from Smith went viral.
Florida is favored to handle Prairie View A&M in the first round, leveraging a faster tempo and proven scorers. The top bet given is Florida team total Over 95.5 points, supported by the Gators' scoring depth and a pace edge; expect prop focus on Alex Condon (points/rebounds/assists) and a potential blowout reflected in the spread.
Miami (Ohio) rolled past SMU 89-79 in the First Four behind Eian Elmer’s 22 points to advance the 11th-seeded RedHawks (32-1) to a Midwest Region clash with Tennessee, capping their 27-year NCAA Tournament drought despite a schedule skeptics cited; Brant Byers added 19 and Luke Skaljac 17 as SMU’s Jaden Toombs led with 20 points. In the nightcap, Prairie View A&M beat Lehigh 67-55 to become a 16-seed and earn a date with Florida, led by Dontae Horne’s 25 and Cory Wells’ 19 as Lehigh’s Nasir Whitlock struggled.
Miami (Ohio) upset SMU 89-79 in the First Four, riding a 3-point-heavy attack (16 of 41) and 23 points from Eian Elmer to earn the RedHawks their first NCAA Tournament win since 1999; SMU was without guard B.J. Edwards due to an ankle injury. In the other First Four game, Prairie View A&M defeated Lehigh 67-55 to advance to the tournament’s first round, securing the program’s first NCAA win in school history behind 25 points from Dontae Horne as Lehigh’s Nasir Whitlock was held to five.
SportsLine's projection model bets the Prairie View A&M vs Lehigh First Four game to go Over 142.5 and flags a spread edge, with Lehigh as a 3.5-point favorite. The model notes a strong track record (11-1 on top over/under picks and 28-22 on top-rated side picks) for bettors to consider.
Thirty-eight students from Prairie View A&M University in Texas were hospitalized for heat-related illnesses after participating in Panther Camp activities. Emergency medical professionals were dispatched to the scene to treat the students, with one patient being airlifted. Waller County officials advised individuals to stay indoors due to the extreme Texas heat. PVAMU administrators are evaluating future programs, and students are encouraged to monitor themselves and others for symptoms and call 911 if necessary.