GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alabama overcame a 21-point deficit, however a 15-3 run by Florida over the final 6:17 gave the Crimson Tide an 80-72 loss to the Gators in women’s basketball action on Thursday at the O’Connell Center. Alabama now stands at 13-6 on the season and 2-4 in Southeastern Conference play, while the win lifts No. 22/23 Florida to 16-3 overall and 4-2 in league play.
“You do everything you can to get a basket,” said Alabama head coach Kristy Curry. “You’ve just got to make shots. I thought they were a lot tougher and better conditioned down the stretch.