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Florida Gators Defeat Texas A&M Aggies in SEC Showdown
Gators take down Aggies in College Station to claim top spot in SEC standings
Feb. 7, 2026 at 8:47pm
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The No. 17-ranked Florida Gators defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 89-70 in a crucial SEC matchup on Saturday night. The Gators jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, holding the Aggies to just 19 points in the first half. Florida was led by a strong performance off the bench from Urban Klavzar, who scored 9 points on 3-for-5 shooting from 3-point range.
Why it matters
This win puts Florida in a tie for first place in the SEC standings with Texas A&M. The Gators and Aggies were both 7-2 in conference play heading into the game, so this victory gives Florida the edge as they look to secure a top seed in the SEC tournament and potentially earn a high NCAA Tournament seed.
The details
The Gators jumped out to an 11-2 lead early and extended it to 30-19 at halftime. The Aggies struggled mightily in the first half, missing 23 consecutive shots and going 0-for-12 from 3-point range. Florida was able to capitalize on Texas A&M's cold shooting and pull away for the comfortable victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
- Florida defeated Texas A&M 89-70.
The players
Urban Klavzar
A key contributor off the bench for the Florida Gators, scoring 9 points on 3-for-5 shooting from 3-point range.
What’s next
With this win, Florida and Texas A&M are now tied atop the SEC standings. The Gators will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a top seed in the SEC tournament and a high NCAA Tournament seed.
The takeaway
Florida's dominant performance on the road against a fellow SEC contender in Texas A&M shows that the Gators are a force to be reckoned with in the conference. Their ability to shut down the Aggies' offense in the first half was the key to this victory, and it puts them in prime position to make a deep run in the postseason.
