Florida Gators Dominate Texas Longhorns in NCAAM Matchup

Gators extend winning streak with decisive road victory

Feb. 25, 2026 at 3:50pm

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The Florida Gators continued their impressive run in SEC play, defeating the Texas Longhorns in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup. Florida has been dominant since a recent loss to Auburn, winning by an average of 21.5 points per game during their 7-0 stretch. The Gators' strong frontcourt and stifling defense proved too much for the Longhorns, as Florida controlled the game from start to finish.

Why it matters

This victory extends Florida's winning streak and solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the country. The Gators' ability to win convincingly on the road against a quality opponent like Texas underscores their potential to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Florida jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, owning a 13.5 point halftime advantage on average during their recent stretch. The Gators' frontcourt depth and rebounding prowess, ranked 4th nationally in defensive rating, proved too much for the Longhorns to overcome. Texas struggled to keep pace with Florida's offensive efficiency and second-chance opportunities.

  • Florida has won 7 straight games since a loss to Auburn on February 11, 2026.
  • The Gators led at halftime in 11 of their last 13 SEC games, going on to win all 11.

The players

Rueben Chinyelu

A center for the Florida Gators who celebrated a victory over Georgia on February 11, 2026.

Todd Golden

The head coach of the Florida Gators basketball team.

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