In what was expected to be a tightly contested matchup between two top-ranked teams, the Gators struggled to find their rhythm offensively. Florida shot a mere 24.5% from the field and an even more lackluster 14.8% from three-point range, factors that contributed significantly to their 20-point loss.

The Volunteers showed dominance on both ends of the court and did something that Florida isn’t too used to seeing which is being out-rebounded. Tennessee out-rebounded the Gators 40-37.

Florida will look to turn the page and move on from this frustrating defeat as they host the Vanderbilt Commodores on Tuesday. As the season progresses, the Gators are keen on adjusting their strategies to avoid another shooting slump.