How Alabama basketball Florida can beat in the 2025 Sec tournament semi -finals

One of the main problems of Alabama Basketball went upside down in Florida for the first time. The Gators exceeded the Crimson Tide 50-35 in the Matchup on March 5 in the Coleman Coliseum.

The UA worsened the matter and gave up 16 offensive rebound on Florida. The game won 99-94.

“It seemed as if they had hit us every 50-50 ball,” said Alabama head coach Nate Oats after the loss. “You obviously destroyed us on the glass.”

The back -up problem led to other problems. Florida scored 19 points of the second chance and 26 in quick breaks.

Now Alabama has to play the Gators in the Sec tournament again after the victory on Friday against Kentucky. If the Crimson Tide is earning a place in the championship game, it has to fix some things.

“The last time we played them, I think they just killed us in the boards,” said Alabama striker Grant Nelson on Friday in the UA cover room. “I have the feeling that we came out flat. We didn't play our best potential. “

His trainer agreed.

“I mean, we need Cliff (Omoruyi), Grant, (Mon) Dioubate, Jarin Stevenson,” said Oats Friday. “Our front place has to be much better than the last game. Also our back dish to be honest with you. We just weren't very good. “

Nelson made some suggestions on how recovery can improve.

“I think it only starts to beat her early,” said Nelson. “And then I think if we just crash hard. Because the last time I have the feeling that I do not overthrow our full potential, it looked as if we were out there a little slowly all night, so I think it is very helpful to be active on the boards and then meet their big ones early. “

Alabama probably locked up a seed no. 2 at the NCAA tournament on Friday. However, if it can defeat the Gators on Saturday, it is possible that it could do it even better, although a No. 1 seeds in the championship game wins either tennessee or Auburn.

Nelson was asked if the semi -finals were for a place # 1.

“Sure,” he said. “I think that shows a lot. We were and Florida, Neck-and-Hach. Because it is what? You are four and we are five in the AP (survey)? So this game is huge and I think it will be big for all of our boys, especially since we used to lose them in the season. I think we all have something to prove. “

The Crimson Tide Point Guard Mark Sears said that the loss at the beginning of this month would be an additional motivation for the game on Saturday.

“Every time as a competitor you lose, you want to see this team again,” said Sears. “And we are grateful that we can see this team again.”

Alabama and Florida are to tip on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT after completing the Matchup of Auburn and Tennessee. The game is broadcast on ESPN.