Chinyelu Powers Gators Past Volunteers in SEC Showdown

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Rueben Chinyelu recorded 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead Florida to a 91-67 victory over Tennessee in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at O’Connell Center. The Gators improved to 11-5 overall, while the Volunteers fell to 11-4.

Florida used a dominant performance on the glass and forced 18 Tennessee turnovers to control the game. Boogie Fland added 23 points and five assists for the Gators. Nate Ament led Tennessee with 17 points.

The Gators shot 48.4% from the field and outrebounded Tennessee 43-30. Florida also had 13 steals and 13 assists, while Tennessee managed just seven assists. The Volunteers shot 42.9% from the floor and struggled at the free-throw line, making 19 of 29 attempts.