As the 2024-2025 SEC basketball season wraps up, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows for each of the conference’s 16 teams. From buzzer-beaters to blowouts, this season delivered plenty of memorable moments. Here’s a breakdown of the best wins and worst losses for every SEC team, with Kentucky once again taking center stage.
Alabama Crimson Tide
- Best Win: A dramatic overtime victory against top-ranked Auburn showcased Alabama’s grit, with Mark Sears delivering clutch moments.
- Worst Loss: A narrow loss to No. 23 Oregon early in the season still stings for the Tide.
Arkansas Razorbacks
- Best Win: A 92-85 upset of No. 15 Missouri at Bud Walton Arena thrilled the home crowd.
- Worst Loss: A 72-53 drubbing at South Carolina raised questions about Arkansas’ tournament readiness.
Auburn Tigers
- Best Win: A commanding win over No. 4 Houston early in the season solidified Auburn’s status as a national contender.
- Worst Loss: Falling to Texas A&M in March highlighted defensive struggles for the Tigers.
Florida Gators
- Best Win: Taking down No. 1 Auburn on the road in a 90-81 shocker was Florida’s shining moment.
- Worst Loss: A frustrating loss to Georgia underscored the Gators’ inconsistency.
Georgia Bulldogs
- Best Win: A gritty 66-63 win over No. 23 St. John’s kept the Bulldogs’ tournament hopes alive.
- Worst Loss: Falling to Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament opener was a tough pill to swallow.
Kentucky Wildcats
- Best Win: An electrifying 87-81 victory over No. 6 Duke set the tone for Kentucky’s resurgence under Mark Pope.
- Worst Loss: An embarrassing 85-65 blowout against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic remains a sore spot.
LSU Tigers
- Best Win: Beating Oklahoma on the road showed LSU’s potential, even in a challenging season.
- Worst Loss: A loss to Pittsburgh exposed the Tigers’ early-season vulnerabilities.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Best Win: A 70-54 dismantling of Texas A&M was MSU’s statement win of the season.
- Worst Loss: A puzzling early-season loss to Butler left fans scratching their heads.
Missouri Tigers
- Best Win: A thrilling 83-82 victory over Florida highlighted Missouri’s ability to win close games.
- Worst Loss: An 80-77 loss to Illinois dampened the Tigers’ momentum.
Oklahoma Sooners
- Best Win: A 96-point outburst against Missouri solidified the Sooners’ tournament credentials.
- Worst Loss: A close loss to LSU remains a blemish on their résumé.
Ole Miss Rebels
- Best Win: Knocking off a top-5 Alabama team on the road was Ole Miss’ crowning achievement.
- Worst Loss: A blowout loss to Memphis underscored the Rebels’ struggles.
South Carolina Gamecocks
- Best Win: Beating in-state rival Clemson in a ranked matchup gave the Gamecocks bragging rights.
- Worst Loss: A 14-point defeat at LSU showed their inconsistency.
Tennessee Volunteers
- Best Win: A dominant 20-point victory over Florida in Knoxville stood out.
- Worst Loss: Losing by one point to Vanderbilt in a rivalry game was a heartbreaker.
Texas Longhorns
- Best Win: Beating Kentucky 82-78 at home showcased their depth.
- Worst Loss: A blowout loss to South Carolina was a surprising low point.
Texas A&M Aggies
- Best Win: Taking down Auburn with an 83-72 victory solidified their status as SEC contenders.
- Worst Loss: A season-opening loss to UCF was a disappointing start.
Vanderbilt Commodores
- Best Win: A thrilling one-point upset of Tennessee electrified Memorial Gymnasium.
- Worst Loss: Losing at home to Drake was a low point for the Commodores.
As the SEC Tournament continues, teams will look to build on their best moments and erase the memory of their worst. Kentucky, led by Mark Pope, will aim to turn its season’s highs into postseason success. The drama is far from over!
