The Florida men’s basketball team has maintained its position in the latest power rankings by The Athletic, holding steady at No. 5.
On Saturday, the Gators secured a convincing 84-60 victory at home over the Texas Longhorns. Florida excelled on both ends of the court, shooting 49.3% from the field and knocking down eight three-pointers. On defense, they limited Texas to a mere 36.4% shooting and a lackluster 25% from three-point range.
Alijah Martin led the charge with 22 points, six rebounds and four assists while Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 points, four rebounds and three assists. Alex Condon also contributed by putting up an 11-point, 12-rebound double-double.
The Gators did a great job in putting their loss against Missouri behind them, and head coach Todd Golden praised his team for their outstanding play against the Longhorns.
“I thought our players did a great job tonight answering the challenge…I thought for us to win the game the way we did, and to extend it and win by 24 was a great statement coming back off Tuesday night,” Golden said in his postgame press conference.
As the season goes on, all eyes will be on the Gators to see if they can continue their strong play and perhaps climb even higher in the national rankings. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this team develops, particularly as they face increasingly stiff competition on the road to March Madness.
The Athletic’s top 10 college basketball teams
10. Purdue Boilermakers
9. Marquette Golden Eagles
7. Houston Cougars
5. Florida Gators
3. Iowa State Cyclones
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