The Auburn Tigers are one of three teams listed in the national championship favorites — the top tier — while Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas A&M Aggies are mentioned among the Final Four contenders.

UF students waited outside for hours, hoping to see the No. 8 Gators battle No. 1 Tennessee. As the game tipped off, many were turned away outside the O'Connell Center.

Behind a smothering effort on defense, Florida basketball takes down a No. 1 team for the first time ever in the regular season, beating the No. 1 Vols