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Florida Gators defeat Alabama Crimson Tide in top-25 matchup
No. 19 Florida wins fourth straight game against No. 23 Alabama
Feb. 1, 2026 at 1:31pm
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The No. 19 Florida Gators defeated the No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide 46-36 in a top-25 matchup at the O'Dome in Gainesville, Florida. The Gators led by as many as 15 points in the first half and took a 46-36 lead into halftime, led by strong performances from Alex Condon with 14 points and Thomas Haugh with 13 points.
Why it matters
This win over a ranked opponent is an important early-season victory for the Florida Gators, who are looking to build momentum and make a push for the NCAA Tournament. The Gators have now won four straight games against Alabama, continuing their recent dominance in the series.
The details
Florida shot 50% from the field in the first half and outscored Alabama 32-12 in the paint. The Gators also forced 9 turnovers and had 0 turnovers of their own in the opening 20 minutes. Alabama kept the game close by hitting 6 three-pointers, but the Gators' interior dominance and transition game proved to be too much for the Crimson Tide.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
- Florida led 46-36 at halftime.
The players
Alex Condon
A Florida Gators player who scored 14 points in the first half.
Thomas Haugh
A Florida Gators player who scored 13 points in the first half, including two three-pointers.
Boogie Fland
A Florida Gators player who had 6 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals in the first half.
The takeaway
This win over a ranked opponent shows the Florida Gators' potential this season and their ability to dominate in the paint and force turnovers on defense. If they can continue this level of play, they could be a team to watch in the SEC and NCAA Tournament.
