Trending Now - Gators Secure Share of SEC Title With Victory Over Hogs

WHO:

Florida Gators basketball team

Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team

Coach Todd Golden (Florida Gators)

Coach John Calipari (Arkansas Razorbacks)

Players:

Thomas Haugh (Florida Gators)

Rueben Chinyelu (Florida Gators)

Alex Condon (Florida Gators)

Urban Klavzar (Florida Gators)

Isaiah Brown (Florida Gators)

Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas Razorbacks)

Billy Richmond III (Arkansas Razorbacks)

WHAT:

Florida Gators defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 111-77 on March 2, 2026.

The victory secured at least a share of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) title for the Gators.

Florida Gators improved their record to 23-6 overall and 14-2 in SEC play.

The Gators have won nine consecutive games and 14 of their last 15.

This victory marked Florida's first regular-season championship since 2014.

The Gators can claim the outright title with a win in one of their two remaining regular-season games.

Florida's margin of victory during their nine-game winning streak is 22.0 points.

Seven Gators scored in double figures during the game.

Rueben Chinyelu recorded his 17th double-double of the season.

The game tied the worst loss of John Calipari's coaching career, matching a 34-point loss to Duke in 2018.

WHERE:

The game took place at Billy Donovan Court, Gainesville, Florida.

The Gators will play their next game at home against Mississippi State on March 5, 2026, and at Kentucky on March 11, 2026.

WHEN:

The game occurred on March 2, 2026.

Florida Gators clinched the SEC title on March 2, 2026.

The Gators' last regular-season championship was in 2014.

WHY:

The Gators aimed to secure the SEC title and improve their NCAA Tournament seeding.

The victory was significant as it marked the program's eighth SEC championship in history.

HOW:

Florida Gators dominated the game, leading by as many as 37 points.

The Gators outrebounded the Razorbacks 49-30.

Florida's defense held Arkansas to 40.0% shooting from the field.

The Gators scored at least 90 points in their last six games against ranked teams, marking the second-longest such streak in college basketball history.

In a commanding performance, the Florida Gators basketball team defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 111 to 77 on March 2, securing at least a share of the Southeastern Conference title for the first time since 2014. The Gators, led by Coach Todd Golden, improved their record to 23-6 overall and have now won nine consecutive games, with seven players scoring in double figures during this latest victory. With their next game against Mississippi State on March 5, Florida can clinch the outright SEC title with a win in one of their final two regular-season matchups.