No. 19 Florida dominates No. 23 Alabama in 100-77 victory

Gators coach Todd Golden's guarantee before the game proved prophetic as Florida cruised past the Crimson Tide.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:15pm

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Alex Condon scored 25 points and Thomas Haugh added 22 as No. 19 Florida routed No. 23 Alabama 100-77 on Sunday. The Gators' frontcourt dominated the paint, outscoring the Crimson Tide 72-26 inside. Florida used a 13-2 run late in the first half to build a 10-point lead at the break and then scored the first 12 points of the second half to pull away. Alabama star Charles Bediako, who is suing the NCAA, finished with 6 points and 7 rebounds before fouling out.

Why it matters

This win extends Florida's dominance over Alabama in the series, as the Gators have now won 5 straight meetings. It also validates the bold prediction made by Gators coach Todd Golden before the game, adding to the intrigue and drama surrounding this top-25 matchup.

The details

Florida's frontcourt duo of Condon and Haugh combined for 47 points, while Rueben Chinyelu added 14 points and 17 rebounds. The Gators' defense forced 18 Alabama turnovers while committing just 2 of their own. Boogie Fland had a standout game for Florida, recording 15 points, 8 assists and a career-high 8 steals, which matched a program record.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • This victory was Florida's 5th consecutive in the series against Alabama.

The players

Alex Condon

A key player for the Florida Gators, scoring 25 points in the win over Alabama.

Thomas Haugh

Contributed 22 points for the Gators in the dominant victory.

Boogie Fland

Recorded a standout performance for Florida with 15 points, 8 assists and a career-high 8 steals.

Charles Bediako

The Alabama center who is suing the NCAA in an attempt to regain college eligibility, finished with 6 points and 7 rebounds before fouling out.

Todd Golden

The Florida head coach who made a bold guarantee that the Gators would beat Alabama before the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This dominant win for the Gators over a ranked Alabama team reinforces Florida's status as a national title contender, while also raising questions about the Crimson Tide's ability to compete with the top teams in the SEC.