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Florida overcame a jersey mix-up to win 98-94 with strong shooting and key late plays; both teams shot over 50% from the field, officials said.

  • On Jan. 17, Florida defeated Vanderbilt 98-94 at Memorial Gymnasium, handing the Commodores their second straight loss.
  • A Vanderbilt spokesperson said Florida forgot jerseys for several players, forcing Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee and Micah Handlogten to wear alternate numbers, which Todd Golden confirmed.
  • The game featured 17 lead changes and 14 ties, with both teams trading scoring in the second half, while Rueben Chinyelu and Xaivian Lee each scored 20 points for Florida.
  • With 45 seconds to go, Xaivian Lee hit a 3 to give Florida a one-point lead, then Vanderbilt's turnover and Alex Condon's two free throws sealed the win, aided by a 40 on the glass and 22-8 in second-chance points.
  • Vanderbilt Commodores entered the matchup likely without Frankie Collins, while fans followed live coverage on Fubo and radio 94.9 during the game.
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Rueben Chinyelu scores 20 points as No. 19 Florida beats No. 10 Vanderbilt 98-94

Rueben Chinyelu scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half and No. 19 Florida beat No. 10 Vanderbilt 98-94.

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