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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.

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Alijah Martin #15 of the Florida Gators celebrates in the game against the Missouri Tigers during the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament - Quarterfinals at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Will Richard and the Florida Gators are the favorites to cut down the nets following today's SEC Championship Game matchup vs. Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena.
Chaz Lanier #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers defended by Denzel Aberdeen #11 of the Florida Gators during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 01, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Overview

  • 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.