No. 19 Florida routs No. 23 Alabama in SEC clash

Gators cruise to 100-77 victory behind big games from Condon and Haugh

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The 19th-ranked Florida Gators dominated the 23rd-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, winning 100-77 in a Southeastern Conference matchup on Sunday afternoon in Gainesville. Florida's Alex Condon led all scorers with 25 points, while also contributing 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Teammate Thomas Haugh added 22 points for the victorious Gators.

Why it matters

This win keeps Florida's momentum going in SEC play, as they continue to build their case for an NCAA Tournament bid. Alabama, on the other hand, suffers a setback in their quest to secure a top seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

The details

Florida jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 25 points in the second half. The Gators shot an impressive 55% from the field and 44% from 3-point range, while holding Alabama to just 39% shooting overall.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
  • Florida and Alabama faced off in a Southeastern Conference matchup.

The players

Alex Condon

A standout player for the 19th-ranked Florida Gators, Condon led all scorers with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in the win.

Thomas Haugh

A key contributor for Florida, Haugh scored 22 points to help the Gators cruise to the 100-77 victory over Alabama.

Florida Gators

The 19th-ranked team in the country, Florida dominated their SEC rival Alabama to improve their conference record and tournament resume.

Alabama Crimson Tide

The 23rd-ranked team in the nation, Alabama suffered a setback in their quest for a top seed in the upcoming SEC tournament with this lopsided loss to Florida.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early. Our guys executed the game plan perfectly and it showed on the scoreboard.”

— Mike White, Florida Head Coach

What’s next

Florida will look to build on this dominant win as they continue SEC play, while Alabama will aim to rebound in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

Florida's decisive victory over a ranked SEC rival demonstrates their ability to compete with the conference's elite teams as they push for an NCAA Tournament berth. Alabama, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to get back on track in league play.