- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Florida Gators
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Venue: Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL
- Broadcast: ABC
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The Alabama Crimson Tide (14-6) are set to visit the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Sunday for a face-off against the Florida Gators (15-6).
In their previous matchup, the Alabama Crimson Tide secured a decisive victory over Missouri, finishing 90-64. The team committed 15 personal fouls, while Missouri recorded 20. Alabama struggled with their outside shooting, making 4 out of 21 attempts from three-point range. Conversely, Missouri managed only 34.8% accuracy from the charity stripe, converting 8 of 23 attempts. Missouri had a total of 41 rebounds (14 offensive, 27 defensive) but did not register a single block. They also produced 10 assists and managed to steal the ball three times. Defensively, Alabama allowed their opponents to shoot 39.4% from the floor, as they allowed Missouri to hit 26 of 66 shots. Alabama dished out 19 assists, created 12 turnovers, and made 10 steals. On the boards, they secured 39 rebounds, including 8 offensive ones. From the free throw line, Alabama was efficient, making 23 of 26 attempts (88.5%). The Crimson Tide finished with a field goal shooting percentage of 41.9% (26 of 62) and hit 15 of 39 three-point attempts.
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. was a standout player, achieving a shooting percentage of 63.6% and contributing 2 assists. He played for 29 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and scored 21 points on 7 of 11 shooting.
The Alabama Crimson Tide arrive at this contest with a record of 14-6 for the season. They average 9.6 turnovers per game and commit 19.8 fouls. As a collective, Alabama secures 41.9 rebounds per game and has accumulated 325 assists this season, ranking them 110th nationally in assists. They shoot an average of 34.8% from three-point range (248 of 713) and 75.6% from the free throw line. The team averages 92.0 points per game, which places them 6th in Division 1, shooting at 45.5% from the field.
Defensively, Alabama forces 10.2 turnovers per game and draws 19.8 fouls. They rank 71st nationally in assists allowed, with a total of 252. The Crimson Tide defense permits a field goal percentage of 41.9% (570 of 1,361) and gives up 41.5 rebounds per game. They hold opponents to 31.4% from three-point range and are positioned 338th nationwide in points allowed per game at 81.5.
Meanwhile, the Florida Gators recently triumphed over South Carolina with a score of 95-48. Florida secured 34 defensive rebounds along with 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 40 boards for the game. They committed 11 turnovers while achieving 4 steals. South Carolina committed 12 fouls, allowing Florida to attempt 14 free throws, converting 10 at a rate of 71.4%. The Gators excelled from beyond the arc, netting 9 out of 21 for 42.9%. They finished the game shooting 62.3% overall, converting 38 of 61 attempts. Defensively, Florida permitted South Carolina to score on 15 out of 58 shooting, a low of 25.9%. South Carolina managed only 15.0% from three-point distance, hitting 3 out of 20 attempts and finishing 88.2% from the free throw line (15 out of 17). Florida allowed South Carolina a total of 19 rebounds (5 offensive).
Thomas Haugh was a key contributor for the Gators, scoring 18 points in 26 minutes on the floor, along with 1 assist. He shot 7 of 12, achieving a field goal percentage of 58.3%, while also grabbing 3 rebounds.
With a current win-loss record of 15-6, the Florida Gators excel in offensive efficiency, shooting 46.7% from the field, placing them 103rd nationally. They have amassed 1,798 points this season, averaging 85.6 points per game, along with 46.1 rebounds per game. The Gators provide an average of 16.0 assists each game, ranking 81st nationally, while turning the ball over 12.2 times on average. They commit 17.6 fouls per game and shoot at 70.1% from the free throw line.
On the defensive end, the Gators rank 115th nationally in points allowed, surrendering an average of 71.1 points per game. They force 11.0 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 41.1% from the field, ranking 55th in Division 1. Florida’s defense allows 32.5% shooting on three-point attempts (134 of 412) and opponents hit 71.8% of their free throw attempts. They relinquish an average of 10.7 assists and 30.4 rebounds, placing them 20th and 17th nationally, respectively.
Who claims victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Florida and consider the under on total points
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