Chaz Lanier scored 19 points to lead a shorthanded Tennessee to a 64-44 win over Florida on Saturday. The Volunteers were missing starters Zakai Zeigler and Igor Milicic Jr.
Chaz Lanier led a depleted No. 8 Tennessee to a decisive 64-44 victory over No. 5 Florida on Saturday. The Volunteers, missing starters Zakai Zeigler (knee) and Igor Milicic Jr. (illness), were propelled by Lanier's 19 points, while Jordan Gainey chipped in with 16. Felix Okpara contributed 10 points and eight rebounds for Tennessee. Walter Clayton Jr. led Florida with 10 points in the first half before succumbing to a left ankle injury.
He unfortunately re-injured the ankle in the second half. The Gators struggled mightily in the second half, shooting a dismal 6 of 26.Tennessee seized control at the end of the first half with a momentum-shifting sequence. Cade Phillips and Darlinstone Dubar delivered back-to-back blocks, setting the stage for Lanier's clutch 3-pointer. Clayton's initial ankle injury occurred with 1:07 remaining in the first half.Florida's standout power forward, Thomas Haugh, has risen as one of the nation's top sixth men, making significant contributions off the bench. Center Micah Handlogten, who suffered a devastating ankle injury at last year's SEC Tournament, had contemplated a comeback in February but has opted to sit out the entire season. For Tennessee, senior point guard Zeigler's health is crucial for a strong finish to the season and a deep postseason run. His right knee injury sustained against Kentucky on Tuesday raises concerns. From the end of the first half to the opening minutes of the second, Tennessee embarked on a dominant 14-2 run, propelling them to a 30-21 lead. Gainey spearheaded this surge with six points. The Vols' hot shooting continued into the second half, making their first six shots and extending their lead to double digits. Florida will host No. 24 Vanderbilt on Tuesday night, while Tennessee will welcome No. 20 Missouri on Wednesday night
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