GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Anthony Roberson scored a season-high 22 points, Matt Walsh added 21 and Florida routed Sam Houston State 83-51 Wednesday.<br>
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Roberson and Walsh combined to score 19 of Florida's first 25 points, and the Gators (8-2) took advantage of their pressure defense to earn their third straight victory.<br>
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Wilder Auguste led Sam Houston State (5-6) with 18 points and nine rebounds, but the Bearkats couldn't overcome 33 percent shooting from the floor, including 1-of-14 from 3-point range.<br>
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Sam Houston State never found its offensive rhythm, making just three field goals over the first 11 minutes and trailed 25-9 midway through the first half.<br>
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Florida shot 54 percent, forced 21 turnovers and got Sam Houston State out of its game plan when center Eddy Fobbs picked up two early fouls.<br>
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Florida's David Lee recorded his second double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Walsh scored 10 straight points in the first half.<br>
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The Bearkats weren't any better after the break. They didn't not make a shot during a nearly 12-minute span and got little help at the free-throw line. They made 6 of 13 free throws in the first half and finished 17 of 29 from the line.<br>
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Otello Alford scored 12 points for Sam Houston State, which had its three-game winning streak snapped.
