Overview
- Xaivian Lee hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 45 seconds left before Alex Condon’s free throws sealed the result after Tyler Tanner missed a tying layup.
- Lee and Rueben Chinyelu scored 20 points each, with Chinyelu adding 10 rebounds for his 10th double-double and 16 points after halftime.
- Florida dominated the boards 40-26 and held a 22-8 edge in second-chance points.
- The matchup saw 17 lead changes and 14 ties, reflecting a contest decided in the final minute.
- Florida improved to 13-5 (4-1 SEC) as Vanderbilt slipped to 16-2 (3-2) with a second straight defeat following a 16-0 start.