Florida Defeats No. 1 Tennessee 73-43

The No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers suffered a shocking defeat against No. 8 Florida, losing 73-43, marking their first loss of the season and the lowest scoring output in the Rick Barnes era. Tennessee struggled significantly on offense, making only 12 of 56 shots, including a dismal 4-for-29 from beyond the arc. Florida's dominance was evident in their rebounding advantage of 55-38, leading to 19 second-chance points compared to Tennessee's four. The win was celebrated as Florida's first regular season victory over a No. 1 team, creating an electric atmosphere at the O’Connell Center, where the crowd chanted