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Freshman Koa Peat Shines as Arizona Upsets Florida

11/4/2025

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Story summary

Koa Peat, a freshman guard for the University of Arizona, scored 30 points as No. 13 Arizona beat No. 3 Florida 93-87 at the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas.
Arizona overcame a 12-point deficit as Arizona's Jaden Bradley added 27 points.
Florida shot 36.8% in the second half, while Arizona made 31 of 38 free throws.
Florida's Thomas Haugh scored 27 points, but the Gators could not recover.

History

Historical Context

In 1982, the North Carolina Tar Heels, coached by Dean Smith, won their second NCAA Championship by defeating the Georgetown Hoyas 63–62, with Michael Jordan scoring the decisive basket. This victory marked a significant moment in college basketball, as the tournament attracted over 1.5 million fans, reflecting the sport's rising popularity and the emergence of competitive underdog teams in subsequent tournaments.

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Story summary

Koa Peat, a freshman guard for the University of Arizona, scored 30 points as No. 13 Arizona beat No. 3 Florida 93-87 at the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas.
Arizona overcame a 12-point deficit as Arizona's Jaden Bradley added 27 points.
Florida shot 36.8% in the second half, while Arizona made 31 of 38 free throws.
Florida's Thomas Haugh scored 27 points, but the Gators could not recover.

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