Florida Gators defeat Texas A&M Aggies in SEC showdown

No. 16 Florida wins on the road against No. 25 Texas A&M

Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:55am

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The No. 16 Florida Gators (16-6, 7-2 SEC) defeated the No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies (17-5, 7-2 SEC) 84-76 in a key SEC matchup on Saturday night in College Station, Texas. Florida came into the game riding a 7-1 stretch, including a dominant home win over Alabama, and continued their strong play on the road against the Aggies.

Why it matters

This game had major implications in the SEC standings, as Florida and Texas A&M entered the contest tied for first place in the conference. The Gators' victory gives them sole possession of first place in the SEC and further establishes them as a top contender in the conference and nationally.

The details

Florida was led by a balanced scoring attack, with F Alex Condon scoring 25 points, F Thomas Haugh adding 22, and G Boogie Fland finishing with 15 points, 8 assists and a career-high 8 steals. The Gators controlled the paint, outscoring the Aggies 72-26 in the paint and committing just 2 turnovers. Texas A&M was paced by F Rashaun Agee's 21 points, but the Aggies struggled to slow down Florida's offense.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026 with tip-off set for 8:30 p.m. ET.
  • Florida beat Texas A&M 89-70 in their last meeting on March 1, 2025.

The players

Florida Gators

The No. 16 ranked college basketball team in the country, playing in the SEC conference.

Texas A&M Aggies

The No. 25 ranked college basketball team in the country, playing in the SEC conference.

Alex Condon

A forward for the Florida Gators who led the team with 25 points in the win.

Thomas Haugh

A forward for the Florida Gators who scored 22 points in the victory.

Boogie Fland

A guard for the Florida Gators who finished with 15 points, 8 assists and a career-high 8 steals.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has led us to this point. This was a big road win against a very talented Texas A&M team.”

— Mike White, Head Coach, Florida Gators

“Give credit to Florida, they came in here and took care of business. We'll need to regroup and get ready for our next challenge in the SEC.”

— Buzz Williams, Head Coach, Texas A&M Aggies

What’s next

Florida will look to build on this win as they continue their SEC schedule, while Texas A&M will try to bounce back in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and talent of the Florida Gators, who were able to control the paint and limit turnovers to secure a key road victory over a fellow SEC contender in Texas A&M. The Gators have emerged as one of the top teams in the conference and a force to be reckoned with nationally.