Vanderbilt Stuns Florida in SEC Tournament

Vanderbilt Shocks Florida: Commodores Dominate in SEC Tournament, Advance to Next Round

In a stunning upset, Vanderbilt defeated number four Florida 91-74 in the Southeastern Conference tournament. The Commodores never trailed after the early first half and built a lead as large as twenty-five points. Guards Tyler Tanner and Duke Miles led the charge, with Tanner scoring twenty points and dishing eight assists, and Miles adding fifteen points and seven assists. Forward Jalen Washington contributed seventeen points on efficient shooting.

Florida, on a twelve-game winning streak, struggled with turnovers and poor shooting. Vanderbilt forced fourteen Gator mistakes while committing just eight themselves. Despite Florida dominating the boards, Vanderbilt shot over fifty percent in the first half and drained six three-pointers to lead forty-seven to thirty-four at the break.

The game was marked by Vanderbilts grit against Floridas bigger frontcourt. The Commodores matched Floridas physicality with energy and smart play, keeping the Gators at bay and never closer than fourteen points in the second half. Duke Miles, returning from a knee injury, played sharply, echoing the form that earned him tournament MVP honors earlier in the season.

Vanderbilts momentum has them playing their best ball late in the season, as coach Byington hoped. They will face the winner of Arkansas and Ole Miss on Sunday at noon.

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