Sat Feb 01 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Tennessee Volunteers Seek Revenge Against Florida Gators in Rematch

**Knoxville, TN** – The Tennessee Volunteers basketball team will have a chance to avenge their embarrassing 73-43 loss to the Florida Gators on Saturday at noon ET, airing on ESPN. The No. 8 Vols (17-4, 4-4 SEC) face the No. 6 Gators (18-2, 5-2 SEC) in a rematch of their January 7th clash in Gainesville, a game that saw Tennessee’s lowest-scoring output under coach Rick Barnes and a dismal 21.4% shooting percentage.

The Vols enter the game having faced three of the nation’s top offenses in consecutive games – Auburn, Kentucky, and now Florida (ranked No. 1, 3, and 2 respectively in adjusted offensive efficiency). Coach Barnes emphasizes the importance of limiting easy baskets through strong transition defense, rebounding, and ball control.

One player looking to make a significant impact is senior guard Darlinstone Dubar. After a strong performance against Kentucky, where he displayed increased aggression on both ends of the court, Dubar is expected to play a key role. His improved play has been noted by teammate Jahmai Mashack as crucial for Tennessee’s success in upcoming games.

However, Tennessee faces challenges beyond Florida’s potent offense. The team is dealing with several injuries, adding to the uncertainty surrounding their performance. The previous matchup saw Florida dominate the boards (55-38) and points in the paint (40-14). While the Gators have shown more consistency in recent weeks, the Vols will be looking for a vastly improved performance to secure a victory. Streaming options include FUBO.

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