Florida Gators Secure Victory Over Mississippi Rebels
In a commanding performance on Saturday, the 12th-ranked Florida Gators secured a decisive 94-75 victory over the Mississippi Rebels, further solidifying their position at the top of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). With this win at the C.M. Tad Smith Coliseum, Florida improved its season record to 21 wins and 6 losses, maintaining a two-game lead over their closest rivals, Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee as they approach the final stretch of the season, having just four games left to play.
Impressive Winning Streak
Florida is now on an impressive winning streak, marking their seventh consecutive victory and extending their success in away games with six straight wins. The Gators have been on a roll since mid-December, holding an impressive record of 16-2 and remaining undefeated throughout February.
Standout Performers
Alex Condon was a standout player for Florida, contributing significantly with 24 points, while Thomas Haugh followed closely behind, delivering 20 points alongside nine rebounds. The Gators showcased their depth, as Urban Klavzar chipped in with 15 points and both Xaivian Lee and Boogie Fland added 11 points each, ensuring that five players finished with double-digit scores.
Game Highlights
The game started with Ole Miss taking an early lead, but Florida quickly regained control, dominating the first half with two separate leads of 14 points and eventually stretching their advantage to 22 points after a dunk from Haugh in the closing moments. At halftime, the Gators held a comfortable lead of 43-32, thanks to a significant 14-2 scoring run that helped to establish their dominance.
Ole Miss Struggles
Ole Miss struggled offensively, with Malik Dia leading their scoring efforts, managing to put up 24 points. However, the Rebels, who now sit at 11-16 for the season and have suffered nine straight losses, were unable to close the gap, remaining out of striking distance for the final 18 minutes. Ilias Kamardine added 14 points for Mississippi, while Patton Pinkins rounded out the scoring with 10 points. Despite forcing 19 turnovers from Florida, Ole Miss shot poorly, landing only 41% of their attempts from the field and an abysmal 12.5% from beyond the arc.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Florida will continue their road trip with a match against Texas on Wednesday, while Ole Miss will host LSU in an attempt to end their losing streak.
