Santa Fe Downs Pasco-Hernando 92-70
Santa Fe College men's basketball handed Pasco-Hernando State College its first loss of the season on Tuesday night.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
Santa Fe College men's basketball defeated Pasco-Hernando State College 92-70 on Tuesday night inside the SF Gymnasium. Santa Fe led 38-21 at halftime and outscored its opponent 54 points to 49 after the break.
Why it matters
The win dealt Pasco-Hernando State its first defeat of the season and extends Santa Fe's momentum heading into its next home game. Santa Fe finished the 2025-26 season with a 19-10 record.
Tre Dubois led Santa Fe with 19 points, and four Santa Fe starters scored in double figures while the team shot 48 percent inside the arc and recorded 25 assists. The source does not specify Pasco-Hernando's individual player statistics or how the result changes the conference standings.
The players
Santa Fe College
Santa Fe College is a public college in Gainesville, Florida, whose men's basketball program competes in the Florida College System athletic circuit.
Pasco-Hernando State College
Pasco-Hernando State College is a public college in Florida whose men's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season in this matchup.
The details
Santa Fe defensively smothered Pasco-Hernando from the opening tip and maintained control through halftime. The offense accelerated after the break, scoring 54 second-half points to secure the 92-70 final.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Santa Fe defeats Pasco-Hernando State 92-70 inside the SF Gymnasium.
Season Trajectory
Santa Fe's 92-70 win over Pasco-Hernando State strengthens its position within the Florida College System Athletic Association standings during the 2026-27 season. The victory ends Pasco-Hernando's unbeaten start and reshapes the conference race in the early portion of the season.
Santa Fe's next home game against Florida Gateway College on Monday, November 9, gives local fans a chance to see the team in the SF Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m. The result of that matchup will determine whether Santa Fe continues its early-season momentum.
The takeaway
Santa Fe's balanced scoring and strong defense in this win show a team capable of controlling games on both ends of the floor. Following the Monday home matchup will reveal whether that performance is sustainable.
What happens next
Santa Fe College men's basketball hosts Florida Gateway College at 6:00 p.m. next Monday, November 9, 2026, inside the SF Gymnasium.
Further reading
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