The top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers came into Gainesville as the last undefeated team in Division I men’s basketball, but the Florida Gators ensured their stay at No. 1 was short-lived. In a game that will go down as one of the worst performances in Tennessee’s history,

The Vols have shown the ability to shut down high-level offenses, limiting Baylor to 62 points and holding Illinois to 64 points on 29% shooting. Tennessee has the lockdown perimeter defense to contain Florida's explosive backcourt, but the Gators don't have the defensive chops to limit the Vols inside.

Behind a smothering effort on defense, Florida basketball takes down a No. 1 team for the first time ever in the regular season, beating the No. 1 Vols