Overview
- Florida outscored Alabama 72-26 in the paint and won the boards 44-33, overwhelming the Tide’s front line.
- Alex Condon (25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists) and Thomas Haugh (22 points) led a frontcourt that keyed Florida’s fifth straight win over Alabama.
- Florida committed just two turnovers to Alabama’s 18 and held a 25-0 advantage in points off turnovers.
- Todd Golden’s pregame claim that Florida would win was followed by a postgame jab at Nate Oats’ lane-violation remarks, while the Gators became the first SEC team in at least 20 seasons to top 70 paint points vs. a high-major foe.
- Alabama’s Charles Bediako, eligible via a Tuscaloosa judge’s temporary order after pro stints, had six points and seven rebounds before fouling out as Florida fans chanted “G League dropout.”