Vanderbilt vs Florida: SEC Tournament Showdown

0:00On March 14, Vanderbilt takes on Florida in the SEC Tournament semifinals tomorrow, Saturday, March 14 at 12pm Central Time. The game tips off at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and heirs on ESPN, with radio coverage on 102.5, the game. The Commodore sit at 25 wins and seven losses overall, while the Gators boasts 26 and 6, including a dominant 16 and 2 in, conference play. Vanderbilt punched their ticket with back-to-back wins over Tennessee, capping it with a 75 to 68 quarter-final victory. Duke Miles exploded for 30 points on 11 of 14 shooting, including 17 after halftime. Tyler Tanner added 19, and the defense clamped down freshman Nate Aement, holding him to just one field goal on 13 tries. Florida advanced after an 8-point win over Kentucky, their third victory against the Wildcats this season. Alex Condon paced them with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while they crushed the boards by 21 thanks to their massive front court.

1:02Earlier this year, the Gators edged Vanderbilt 98 to 94 and a high scoring regular season clash. For Vanderbilt to pull the upset, they must lock down Florida's guards like Xavier and Lee, who dropped 20 last time. The Gators lead the nation in rebounding at 45.3 per game, so the Commodore's can win there. Instead, focus on clean finishes at the rim, open threes, free throws, and avoiding foul trouble for bigs like Devon McLaughlin. This match up pits any team number four. Florida against number 15, Vanderbilt, and a test of back court grit and discipline. The Commodore showed poise against Tennessee, and if they repeat it, Bridgestone could see another thriller.