There are several reasons why Alabama basketball lost its SEC opener to Florida Saturday evening. The result was a bitter loss for a group of players who fought hard throughout.
Much of the first half Nate Oats’ Alabama basketball team looked like it was close to running the Gators out of their home arena. With 2:19 left in the first half, the Crimson Tide led by 21 points. The Gators responded with a seven-point run, including a three at the halftime buzzer and the Tide led by 14.
The Gators cut the lead to six, 77 seconds into the second half.