Even in defeat against No. 5 Florida, Crimson Tide point guard Mark Sears showed what's made him so instrumental.

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WAFF) - The Alabama men’s basketball team hit another bump in the road Wednesday night at Coleman Coliseum, dropping a second straight game to SEC opponent No.5 Florida.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats delivered a very strong statement to his team after a deflating loss to the Florida Gators, on the eve of the Iron Bowl against the Auburn Tigers.

Alabama men’s basketball hasn’t done much to inspire confidence of late. The Crimson Tide has lost its last two games and four of the past six, the latest being a 99-94 loss to No. 5 Florida on Wednesday at Coleman Coliseum. Nate Oats was asked how concerned he is about Alabama (23-7, 12-5 SEC) after the recent losses.

The tightly contested SEC is heading toward its conference tournament and on Wednesday, March 5, the two teams tied for second in the conference meet up as the No. 5 Florida Gators visit the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

It's No. 5 Florida basketball vs No. 8 Alabama in an SEC showdown at Coleman Coliseum. Follow for live scores, updates.

No. 5 Florida and No. 8 Alabama duel for second place in the SEC standings. Live updates, game highlights, how to watch and more.

The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (23-6, 12-4 SEC) host the No. 5 Florida Gators (25-4, 12-4 SEC) in a matchup of SEC rivals at Coleman Coliseum, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.