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Tennessee`s Undefeated Streak Ends at Florida

Tennessee's reign as the last undefeated team in Division I basketball came to a shocking halt with a 73-43 loss to Florida on the road. The Gators set the tone early, scoring the first 12 points of the game while Tennessee struggled, missing their first nine shots. Florida's dominance continued throughout the match, extending their home-winning streak to 16 games. Alijah Martin led the Gators with 18 points, while Denzel Aberdeen contributed 16 points and Alex Condon recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Tennessee's performance was dismal, particularly in the first half, where they managed to make only four shots. The Volunteers now hold a record of 14-1 and 1-1 in the Southeastern Conference. Chaz Lanier was the only bright spot for Tennessee, scoring 10 points despite shooting 3-of-16 from the field.

This significant upset has led to a shake-up in the college basketball rankings. Auburn climbed to the top spot after an 87-82 victory over Texas, with Johni Broome scoring 20 points and securing 12 rebounds. Iowa State, riding a 10-game winning streak, moved up to second place, led by Curtis Jones with an average of 16.6 points per game. Duke, following a 76-47 win against Pitt, is now ranked third, highlighted by Cooper Flagg's 19 points.

Other notable results included No. 6 Kentucky's upset by unranked Georgia, No. 21 West Virginia's loss to Arizona, and No. 24 Michigan's impressive 19-point victory over No. 22 UCLA. Alabama also made headlines by defeating previously undefeated Oklahoma 107-79, improving their record to 4-1 against ranked opponents.

Despite the setback, Tennessee has opportunities to bounce back with upcoming games against Mississippi State, Auburn, and Kentucky. The SEC remains highly competitive, with several ranked teams facing off early in conference play.

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