No. 5 Florida Tops No. 7 Alabama 99-94, Makes History

The No. 5 Florida Gators achieved a historic 99-94 victory over No. 7 Alabama, marking the first time in program history they have defeated two top-10 teams on the road in a single season, having previously beaten No. 1 Auburn. Alex Condon led Florida with a career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Walter Clayton Jr. added 22 points and eight assists. Alabama's Mark Sears was the game's top scorer with 30 points, but the Gators dominated the boards, outrebounding the Crimson Tide 50-35. Florida's victory secures them the No. 2 seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament, while Alabama's recent performance has raised questions about their seeding. The game featured several lead changes, but Florida took control in the second half to maintain their advantage until the end. Florida's strong performance could position them favorably for the NCAA Tournament as they improve to 26-4 overall and 13-4 in conference play.