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Florida Gators' SEC Loss Raises Doubts for March Madness

3/15/2026

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Florida Gators fell to Vanderbilt 91-74 in the SEC semifinal, snapping a 12-game win streak and casting doubt on their top seed prospects.
Florida had defeated Kentucky 71-63 earlier, but Vanderbilt's win exposed turnover issues.
The University of Connecticut Huskies (UConn) beat Florida 77-73, keeping both teams in the top-seed discussion as the selection committee weighs seasons.
Florida's status as defending champions appears less secure heading into March Madness.

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Florida Gators fell to Vanderbilt 91-74 in the SEC semifinal, snapping a 12-game win streak and casting doubt on their top seed prospects.
Florida had defeated Kentucky 71-63 earlier, but Vanderbilt's win exposed turnover issues.
The University of Connecticut Huskies (UConn) beat Florida 77-73, keeping both teams in the top-seed discussion as the selection committee weighs seasons.
Florida's status as defending champions appears less secure heading into March Madness.