No. 7 Florida basketball rolled past Texas 84-71 on Wednesday at the Moody Center in Austin, extending their winning streak to eight games and their road win streak to seven consecutive. The victory puts the Gators firmly in control of the SEC standings with a two-game cushion over Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Condon and Fland Lead Dominant Second Half
Alex Condon was unstoppable for Florida, scoring a game-high 23 points while going 10-for-12 from the floor. The 6-foot-11 forward also had four blocks as the Gators pitched a fence around one of the nation's best offenses in the second half. Point guard Boogie Fland added a season-high 22 points on efficient 7-for-10 shooting, with five rebounds and two steals. Guard Xaivian Lee chipped in 12 points and six assists as Florida's offense hummed to a 59% shooting night overall, including an impressive 65% in the second half.
Texas Fades Late as Florida Takes Control
Texas kept things close early, leading 39-36 at halftime behind strong play from Tramon Mark. But the Longhorns went cold down the stretch, going without a field goal for the final 7:27 of the game. Florida capitalized with a devastating 14-1 run that put the game out of reach.
The Gators shot 8-for-18 from three-point range, marking their fourth game in five where they made at least 36% from deep. Dailyn Swain led Texas with 21 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Florida's second-half dominance.
Championship Implications and What's Next
The win moved the Gators closer to their first SEC regular-season crown in 12 years. Florida hosts ESPN College GameDay on Saturday morning before facing
No. 20 Arkansas that same night in a matchup with major conference title implications. Texas plays at rival Texas A&M, looking to bounce back after dropping two straight.