Offense disappears in 64-44 loss at Tennessee

Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh #10 dribbles up court during the second half as the Florida Gators mens basketball team hosts the #6 ranked Kentucky Wildcats at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida. January 6th, 2024. Gator Country Photo by David Bowie.The No.5 Florida Gators fell to No.8 Tennessee 64-44 on Saturday afternoon, dropping to 18-3 (5-3 SEC) on the 2024/25 season. Coming in off back-to-back losses and down two key starters in Zakai Zeigler and Igor Milicic Jr., the Volunteers came out with a level of intensity that Florida couldn’t match for 40 minutes.

Tennessee’s 2nd ranked defense made it as ugly as possible for the Gators, who scored a season low 21 halftime points and…