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Alex Condon's Florida Gators win SEC title

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Alex Condon's Florida Gators win SEC title
Alex Condon's Florida Gators win SEC title

Australian centre Alex Condon helped propel the Florida Gators to the 2025 SEC Men's Championship. Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Australian centre Alex Condon's Florida Gators win 2025 SEC men's championship

  • Alex Condon helped Florida to the SEC Men's Championship with a near double-double
  • He went 4-from-10 in 28 minutes
  • Condon is a Sophomore (2nd year) centre from Perth, Western Australia.

Australian centre Alex Condon had a near double-double as the Florida Gators marched to the SEC Championship with a 86-77 win against the Tennessee Volunteers on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Condon had 13 points on 4-from-10 in 28 minutes, adding nine rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Teammate Walter Clayton's 19 points, including three from beyond the arc, powered the Gators to victory.

Alex Condon #21 of the Florida Gators shoots the ball against Darlinstone Dubar #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

By the Numbers

  • Walter Clayton (Florida) starred with 19 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 36 minutes.
  • Jordan Gainey (Tennessee) scored 18 points, had three rebounds, and two assists in 34 minutes.

What Happened

Walter Clayton Jr. #1 of the Florida Gators celebrates during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Florida established control early by taking a 39-30 lead at halftime, showcasing their offensive firepower throughout the contest.

Clayton was exceptional for the Gators, shooting efficiently from beyond the arc while contributing in multiple facets of the game.

Alex Condon added 13 points for Florida on a solid night, while Thomas Haugh provided valuable scoring off the bench with a timely three-pointer late in the contest.

Tennessee kept the game competitive behind Jordan Gainey's 18-point performance and Zakai Zeigler's 15 points, but they struggled to contain Florida's balanced attack.

The Volunteers shot a respectable 45% from the field (22-from-49) but couldn't match Florida's offensive efficiency.

The Gators' superior three-point shooting made the difference in the contest. Florida connected on nine triples compared to Tennessee's eight, and they dominated at the free-throw line, hitting 25-of-28 attempts (89.3%) compared to Tennessee's 25-of-32 (78.1%).

The Gators also controlled the glass with a 33-21 rebounding advantage, including 11 offensive boards that led to crucial second-chance opportunities.

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