After holding No. 23 Alabama within striking distance through three quarters, Florida let the game slip away in the fourth, ending an intense back-and-forth battle on a disappointing note.

The SEC/ACC Challenge ended up 14-2 in the SEC’s favor this year. The men’s NCAA Tournament bid disparity could end up almost that bad — a record-smashing 14 SEC teams in the field of 68 because ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Auburn edges Alabama to remain No. 1 in AP Top 25 despite loss, Florida and Duke tied at No. 3; UConn drops out of poll.

Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Alabama Crimson Tide (18-5, 5-4 SEC) at Florida Gators (12-11, 3-6 SEC) Gainesville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.