The life of a college athlete can be a tough one, as fans largely are going to cheer you on when things are going well, and stay quiet when things aren’t. Luckily for Alabama star guard Mark Sears, he had a diehard fan cheering throughout Friday’s SEC Tournament matchup against the Florida Gators, which just so happened to be his mom.
Alabama fans had very little to cheer about throughout the quarterfinal matchup. Florida controlled this game early and often, taking a 15-point halftime lead into the second half that they would not end up relinquishing.
Sears individually struggled as well throughout much of the game, finishing the first half with just four points while shooting 2-for-8 from the floor and committing three turnovers.
Despite his struggles, Sears’ mom stayed committed to cheering him on, even when things were looking extremely bleak. Sears got to the free throw line while Alabama was trailing by 21 points in the second half. As he shot the free throws, his mom could be seen on the ESPN broadcast mimicking his free throw attempt and cheering when the two shots went in.
— wow that was crazy (@CowardlyDoggo) March 16, 2024
Fans took notice of this video on social media, praising her for her unwavering dedication even when the game looked to be close to out of reach.
Alabama might be down 20 but Mark Sears’ mom still has the energy @BarstoolAlabama
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 16, 2024
I pray to have the same enthusiasm Mark Sears’ mom has after he makes a free throw being down 20
— The Houndstooth (@HToothSports) March 16, 2024
Mark Sears’ mom bringing this energy for her son’s free throws while down 21 is real love pic.twitter.com/TfxBQnyDBs
— Grayson Weir (@GsonJW) March 16, 2024
Mark Sears’ mom isn’t giving up hope @BarstoolAlabama pic.twitter.com/4ULidy2j0V
— Barstool U (@BarstoolU) March 16, 2024
Is that Mark Sears mom? That’s hilarious 😂
— Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_) March 16, 2024
Unfortunately, all of the cheering in the world couldn’t help Alabama prevail in this matchup. Florida would cruise on to a 102-88 victory to advance to a semifinal matchup against Texas A&M.
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