The heralded showdown between the No. 8 Gators and No. 1 Tennessee never evolved into a barn-burner, which requires a degree of flammability from both parties. Instead, the Gators (14-1, 1-1 SEC) held the Vols to 12 field goals — and a 4-for-29 effort from 3-point range — in a 73-43 romp before an Exactech Arena crowd of 11,011.

As a raucous sellout crowd of 11,011 looked on, the Vols managed just 4 first-half field goals while missing all 14 3-point attempts against the Gators.

Alijah Martin scored 18 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16 and No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 on Tuesday night to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I basketball. Alex Condon chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds for his second double-double this season as the Gators (14-1,

Alex Condon chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds for his second double-double this season as the Gators beat a No. 1 team for the third time in school history.

No. 8 Florida (14-1, 1-1 SEC) hosted No. 1 Tennessee (14-1, 1-1 SEC) on Tuesday for a top 10 matchup at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

A loss would not necessarily undo Florida’s 13-0 start, but a win would deliver a boost of momentum in a league with very little let-up on the schedule.

Top 10 match-up with Gators & Volunteers. Florida slightly leads as favorite for the SEC crown. Mike DeCourcy joins to preview the matchup!