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.