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Tennessee Basketball Falls Short to Florida Gators in SEC Championship

Tennessee was defeated by the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship by a score of 86-77
Caleb Sisk|
Mar 16, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) attempts to shoot the ball against Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) in the second half during the 2025 SEC Championship Game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Mar 16, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) attempts to shoot the ball against Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) in the second half during the 2025 SEC Championship Game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Tennessee was defeated by the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship by a score of 86-77

Tennessee and Florida took the court for the third time against each other this season. The Vols quickly found themselves trailing the Gators and would attempt to battle back. Nearly every time the Vols made a run, Walter Clayton and the Gators would counter.

Tennessee had plenty of foul issues as both Chaz Lanier and Jahmai Mashack fouled out. These moments came at the worst time possible, as it was amid a Tennessee Volunteers stretch that hurt their chances of completing the comeback tremendously.

Tennessee will find out their selection fate come 6:00 PM EST on Sunday as they are expected to be a 2nd seed in the big dance which starts in just a few days. It is now win or go home as the Vols will look for their first Basketball national championship.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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