Florida opens revamped arena in style, 94-71 over UALR

Updated: Dec 21, 2016, 10:15 pm

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Devin Robinson scored 21 points, KeVaughn Allen added 19 and Florida opened its revamped arena with a resounding, 94-71 victory against Arkansas-Little Rock on Wednesday night.

The Gators (9-3) hit 21 of their first 28 shots in Exactech Arena, including 8 of 13 from 3-point range, and built a 29-point lead that turned the grand opening into an early exit for Florida's starters and many of the 10,000-plus on hand.

Robinson was 7-of-11 shooting, including 4 of 5 from behind the arc. Allen made 7 of 10 shots, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range.

Canyon Barry chipped in 15 points for Florida, which played its first 11 games away from Gainesville. Kevarrius Hayes had 12 points, and Kasey Hill finished with 11 points and 11 assists.

Lis Shoshi led the Trojans (9-4) with 19 points.