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Florida Mauls Alabama 100–77, Making Good on Todd Golden’s Guarantee

The rout underscored Alabama’s turnover woes, rendering Charles Bediako’s court-ordered return a nonfactor.

Feb 1, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) takes a three point shot in front of the bench during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Feb 1, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) dunks the ball over Alabama Crimson Tide guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Feb 1, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) is guarded by Kansas State Wildcats forward Taj Manning (15) during the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Florida piled up 72 points in the paint and won the glass 44-33, overwhelming the Crimson Tide inside.
  • Alabama lost the turnover battle 18-2 and was outscored 25-0 on points off giveaways.
  • Charles Bediako played under a court order, finished with six points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes, and fouled out as fans chanted “G-League dropout.”
  • Florida became the first SEC team in at least 20 seasons to score 70-plus paint points against a major-conference opponent, according to CBS Sports.
  • Alex Condon (25 points), Thomas Haugh (22) and Rueben Chinyelu (14 points, 17 rebounds) powered a frontcourt that delivered Golden his fifth straight win over Alabama.