Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Volunteers have shown their mettle this past weekend as they survived a potential upset from the Illinois Fighting Illini. With a thrilling finish, Tennessee improved their record to 10-0 after Jordan Gainey’s incredible coast-to-coast layup at the buzzer secured a 66-64 victory on Saturday. The Volunteers are projected to hold on to their No. 1 ranking in the upcoming AP Top 25 poll.
In the latest rankings, the top of the poll is expected to remain stable. Joining Tennessee at the top are teams like Auburn, Iowa State, Duke, and Kentucky, all of whom are likely to maintain their positions from last week. However, changes could occur within the top ten, particularly after some impressive performances this weekend.
The Florida Gators also had a remarkable showing, moving to 10-0 following a statement win over Arizona State. This significant victory is anticipated to elevate Florida’s position further into the top ten. Meanwhile, UConn rebounded strongly with a 77-71 win against No. 8 Gonzaga, marking their fourth consecutive victory. After struggling at the Maui Invitational with an 0-3 record, the reigning national champions are expected to gain some momentum in the rankings.
As the new AP Top 25 poll is set to be released on Monday, the spotlight remains on teams like Mississippi State, who is projected to drop out of the rankings. With thrilling games and unexpected turns, this season continues to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
