Will Richard led a balanced offensive attack for UF with 15 points, one of six players in double figures. Alijah Martin added 14 points and six rebounds, while Thomas Haugh had 13 points and nine rebounds and Denzel Aberdeen scored 12 points.. Overall, UF outscored Maryland 29-3 in bench points,

One of Florida basketball's starting players exited the first half of the Gators' Sweet 16 game vs. Maryland. Here's what we know

Florida had just a two-point lead at halftime, mostly the result of self-inflicted wounds (13 turnovers). But the Gators looked much more like the hottest team in basketball — they’ve won nine straight, including three in the SEC tournament — after the break, outscoring Maryland 47-33 in the second half.

Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard is leaving the Terps and will become the next coach at Villanova.

Kevin Willard is leaving Maryland men’s basketball to become the head coach at Villanova, according to a Villanova athletics release.

Willard guided Maryland to the NCAA Tournament three times in four seasons, including the 2024 trip to the Sweet 16. What's next?

The way top-seeded Florida overwhelmed Maryland 87-71 in the Sweet 16 was another sign the Gators may be the toughest out in the NCAA tournament.

The No. 4 seed Maryland Terrapins (27-8) and the No. 1 seed Florida Gators (32-4) will meet on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.