Reactions on social media following Florida basketball’s surprising victory over Auburn Tigers on the road
Florida basketball earned its first-ever road win over a top-ranked team on the road Saturday afternoon inside Neville Arena with an upset win over the Auburn Tigers. The Gators came out strong early and forced the issue the entire 40 minutes, resulting in a 90-81 victory.
The home team was favored by nearly double digits and had not lost since early December, but the Orange and Blue proved to be the better team earning its 20th win of the 2024-25 campaign. It was also Todd Golden’s second win over a No. 1 team this season.
For good reason, the Gator Nation is absolutely ecstatic with the outcome as is beloved Florida basketball team marches on toward March. Here is a look at how some of the members of the school, fanbase and media have reacted to the epic win below.
Florida’s recent 90-81 victory over the top-ranked Auburn Tigers on February 8, 2025, has ignited a flurry of reactions across social media platforms. This win marks the Gators’ second triumph over a No. 1 team this season, having previously defeated Tennessee in January.
Fans and analysts have taken to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts:
- One user humorously noted, “Florida laying the blueprint on how to beat Auburn. Make all of your shots.”
Another highlighted the significance of the win, stating, “AT Auburn is as good of a win as you can possibly get – helps Florida’s #1 seed case. Walter Clayton is awesome & Gators answered everything that came their way.”
Reflecting on the Gators’ performance, a fan expressed, “Gators stood on business tonight. Ran it up to the point the refs couldn’t save Auburn at the end. That is the first time Florida has ever beaten the #1 team on the road. History was made tonight boys. Damn it feels good to be a Florida Gator.”
The victory has also led to discussions about Florida’s standing in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, with some suggesting that the SEC could see multiple teams as No. 1 seeds. Analyst Jon Rothstein remarked, “The SEC now has FIVE teams in play for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament: Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Texas A&M.”
