“Natty here we come”: College hoops fans react as Florida registers best record in 11 years after commanding win vs Oklahoma

NCAA Basketball: Oklahoma at Florida - Source: Imagn

Florida hoop fans reacted with excitement as the Gators' win over Oklahoma propelled them to their best record in over a decade. The Gators dismantled the Oklahoma Sooners 85-63 in their Southeastern Conference clash on Sunday.

After the victory, @Secnetwork posted on Instagram, and their update garnered extra attention due to the 11 year record, with a caption:

"Florida is flying high this season 🐊"

One fan said:

"Natty here we come"

A fan replied:

"I would like to thank Georgia basketball for freeing us from Mike white."

Another fan commented:

"UF has a damn good team"

Fans react to Gators' best record in 11 years (Credit: IG/@secnetwork)

One fan mentioned:

"Probably would take a pretty damn good team to beat them especially on the road!"

Another fan replied:

"The team is so fun to watch."

The post was flooded with comments from fans who poured in praise for the team's impressive achievement.

The Florida Gators extend their winning streak

The Gators' convincing 85-63 win over Oklahoma on Sunday stretched their winning streak to five games, picking up momentum for the squad.

They dominated the first half 46-24, and maintained that lead through to the final buzzer.

With the win, they achieved a milestone, securing their best record in over a decade with an impressive overall 23-3 mark this season.

The victory propelled the Gators to third place in the Southeastern Conference standings, trailing only the top-ranked Auburn Tigers and second-place Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Gators will face their toughest challenge yet as they head to the Auburn Arena on Thursday, seeking to extend their winning streak against top-ranked Auburn, who boast an impressive 23-2 record this season.

About the author

Oladehinde Stephen is a college basketball journalist with Sportskeeda with over four years of experience with publications such as Sports Buddy and Pulse Sports Nigeria.

Stephen has a degree in Computer Science, which provided him with a strong foundation in research, analysis, and writing, skills that are key for sports writing.

His favorite team is the Duke Blue Devils, largely due to some of the talents to come out of the program, including Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving.

Stephen's favorite player of all time is Michael Jordan, and his impressive college career at North Carolina set the stage for his legendary NBA career.

When not watching or writing about basketball, Stephen likes to play football or just spend time with his friends.

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