The Florida Gators are riding high as they gear up for a crucial SEC showdown against the Texas Longhorns. With a seven-game winning streak on the line, the No. 7-ranked Gators are eyeing their seventh consecutive road victory, a testament to their road-warrior mentality this season.
Their recent triumph was a commanding 94-75 win over Ole Miss, where junior forward Alex Condon stole the spotlight with a stellar 24-point, six-assist performance. Meanwhile, the dynamic backcourt duo of senior Xaivian Lee and sophomore Boogie Fland combined for 22 points, showcasing their growing synergy as the season heads toward its climax.
With just four games remaining in the regular season, Florida boasts an impressive 21-6 overall record and a 12-2 mark in conference play. They’re set to face a Texas team that recently saw its five-game winning streak halted by Georgia, falling 91-80. The Longhorns, currently 17-10 overall and 8-6 in the SEC, are eager to rebound in front of their home crowd.
This matchup marks the Gators' first conference game in Austin and their second encounter with Texas since the Longhorns joined the SEC in 2024. Florida dominated their previous meeting, securing an 84-60 victory last year at the O’Dome.
Texas will lean heavily on junior guard Dailyn Swain, who has been a standout performer this season. The former Xavier player leads the Longhorns in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals, making him a key figure to watch.
As the Gators sit atop the SEC standings, this game presents another opportunity to solidify their position and enhance their seeding prospects for the upcoming March Madness tournament. Expect a high-stakes battle when the game tips off at 7 p.m. on ESPN2, with radio coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. on WRUF’s 103.7-FM.