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 ...

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide (18-5, 5-4 SEC) at Florida Gators (12-11, 3-6 SEC) Gainesville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Alabama faces Florida after Aaliyah Nye scored 22 points in ...