In a game they controlled from the opening tip, there was a brief window in which it appeared as if the Florida Gators were losing their grip.
After building on a lead that reached 11 points at halftime by going up 20 in the second half, Florida went five straight offensive possessions without scoring, turning the ball over three times, and allowed Tennessee to close to within 12 points.
But E.J. Anosike missed a layup that would’ve cut the lead to 10 — and then Florida found the switch for its afterburners, with Tre Mann hitting a jumper and two Tyree Appleby steals leading to baskets producing a 7-0 run that put the Vols away for good and punctuated what would turn into a resounding 75-49 triumph for Florida.