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Florida Gators Clinch SEC Title and No. 1 NCAA Tournament Seed with Win Over Tennessee

The Gators defeated Tennessee 86-77 to secure their first SEC Tournament title since 2014, showcasing depth and dominance ahead of March Madness.

  • Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. led the team with 22 points and earned SEC Tournament MVP honors in the championship game.
  • The Gators, now 30-4, dominated the boards with a 39-25 rebounding advantage and had five players score in double figures.
  • Tennessee's Jordan Gainey scored a career-high 24 points, but the Volunteers fell short despite cutting Florida's lead to five multiple times in the second half.
  • Florida's victory marks their first SEC Tournament title since 2014 and positions them as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket.
  • With a strong inside game and consistent outside shooting, Florida is considered a top contender for a deep NCAA Tournament run.
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