The two-seal Florida could have collected a seed no. 1 at the NCAA tournament with an impressive Semifin of the Southeasters Conference Tournament on Saturday.
On the other hand, with the fourth seed, Tennessee can have a say in how things affect things when the volunteer No. 8 and the No. 4 Gator meet in the second tournament on Sunday in Nashville.
Tennessee scored the title game by scoring a 70-65 victory over the top seedauburn in a semi-final competition. Florida exploded for one season best who scored 104-82 in Alabama 104-82 in his semi-finals in Alabama.
After the debate as to whether the Gators are worthy of a seed, Florida coach Todd Golden said that this ended with the crimson tide blow.
“I think we have secured a No. 1 seed today. That is my opinion, ”said Golden. “… I don't think it's a debate regardless of the result (on Sunday).
“After this has been said, it is another opportunity for us to achieve a really good victory. It is a really big challenge against one of the most physical, most stubborn and winning programs in America. We will be ready to go. More than anything is just a great opportunity for us to get a championship. “
Tennessee seems to have been defined in the 2-seed line, no matter what happens in the title game.
“It will be another hard -fought game for two teams,” said volunteer coach Rick Barnes. “You turn around with all the attention in March Madness and you have to concentrate your boys.”
Tennessee and Florida met twice in the regular season and each team achieved a blowout victory. The lost squad in every game experienced its game of the campaign the lowest.
The Gators rolled to a 73-43 home win against the time. 1 Tennessee on January 7, when the volunteers only shot 21.4 percent (12 out of 56) off the ground.
Over three weeks later, the volunteers returned the favor with an outstanding 64-44 home win, in which they kept Florida from the field to 24.5 percent (13 out of 53).
The third meeting is of the greatest importance, and Tennessee Star Point Guard Zakai Zeigler hopes that it will be his team that will make the networks.
“It would be amazing,” said Zeigler. “It would mean a lot to us. … when we come out and do our job, we have a good chance to do it. “
In Floridas Rout to Alabama, Walter Clayton Jr. agreed with six 3-horses and recorded 22 points, six assists and three steals without committing sales.
“At the moment like the best point in America,” said Golden about Clayton.
Alijah Martin and Will Richard each scored 16 points. Florida led two points at halftime before dominating the second half by a rim of 57-37.
When asked what his club has to win the SEC tournament, Clayton's words were easy.
“We have to continue what we did,” said Clayton. “Change nothing.”
Saiden scored 20 points and Jordan Gainey added 15 to the victory of the Vols via Auburn.
After two free throws from Zeigler, Tennessee had a lead of 64-52 with 6:05 before Auburn came back into play with a 10-0 run.
But the volunteers fought against the indictment to reach the title game for the first time since they defeated in Texas A & M 65-50 in the 2022 edition.
“We made a few mistakes on the track, but we all stayed calm at the moment,” said Gainey. “I just made sure that we came to the next game and did what we had to do.”
This is Florida's second appearance in a row in the SEC title game. The Gators lost 86-67 against Auburn last season.
– Field Level Media
