MBB OGT: #5 FLORIDA at #7 Alabama -- March 5, 2025 -- 7 PM [ESPN2]

+ Senior night….

 

I was late to that game and saw the score otw in. My son and I contemplated turning around and going back home. I'm glad we stayed even with the L as that was a damn good game and they showed incredible fight. It's fairly uncommon to see a team take a lead after being down 26, but, these guys showed up and kept playing hard. Destiny will bring them to us in the conference tourney and they won't hit from three like that again.

 

With his 22 points, Walter Clayton (1127) passes Al Horford (1123) at #45 for total scoring in Gator history.
Clayton (214) also passes Tyree Appleby (207) for the most assists by a transfer in Gator history.

 

You left out Chin. He is a started and had a hell of a game tonight.

 

Condon is a brawler and so much fun to watch.

Martin likes to play tackle basketball.

 

Florida is ahead of Auburn in KenPom defensive rating. We're ranked #4 and Auburn #9. We are basically tied with Bama on offensive rating.

 

I don't expect our true center to guard or go up against Flagg as a point forward kind of guy. That's why I didn't include him. He's a great defender, but, he's not who I want on Flagg.

 

It's crazy how fast Condon, Haugh, and even Rueben get down the floor on offense.

 

If we are a 1 seed, we will be out west likely.
I really liked the 2 seed in the east with Duke and St John's...

 

This team has a toughness about them, intestinal fortitude.
They KNOW they are very good!
This season has been an unexpected blast, kudos to coach and staff.
List to accomplish:
Beat Ole Miss
Play in SEC tourney
Win 6 games in NCAA’s
Hang yet another NC banner from rafters
Name something after Todd Golden

 

If we play Duke we let Flagg get his points and limit everyone else.

 

Always great to get a win in
Tusca-loser
Bwahahahaha
GO GATORS!!!!

 

I think "hell" is allowed on this board, especially after a top 10 win on the road, lol

 

I would think that Houston goes out West and Florida would go to Indy if it is Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida.

 

Baseball and softball won

 

Yes, Condon controlled the paint. I was worried pre game that Grant Nelson would win vs Condon/Haugh. So glad I was wrong...

 

Condon - 27 points (9-of-16 FG, 2-of-4 3pt, 7-of-9 FT, 10 Reb, 2 Blk, 1 Asst, 1 TO)
Clayton - 22 points (8-of-20 FG, 2-of-8 3pt, 4-of-6 FT, 5 Reb, 1 Blk, 8 Asst, 1 TO)
HaughT - 12 points (3-of-5 FG, 2-of-4 3pt, 4-fo-6 FT, 3 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 Asst, 2 TO)
MartinA - 10 points (3-of-7 FG, 1-of-4 3pt, 3-of-4 FT, 5 Reb, 1 Stl, 2 Asst, 1 TO)
Chinylu - 9 points (4-of-6 FG, 1-of-2 FT, 11 Reb, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 0 Asst, 1 TO)
Richard - 8 points (4-of-10 FG, 0-of-5 3pt, 4 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Asst, 2 TO)
Denzel - 7 points (2-of-4 FG, 1-of-1 3pt, 2-of-2 FT, 2 Reb, 1 Asst, 1 TO)

 

I know it is bad form to complain about the officiating when you win but we won easily in spite of the officiating.

Impressive.

 

I don't think Milquetoast Mike had a choice...

 

I hope to have a chance to read this thread. What a great win. One of my fave pairs was how Condon dominated porn stauche. That dude was nothing tonight.