Vescovi scores 23, No. 18 Vols rally past Florida 78-71

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) shoots over Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee's Santiago Vescovi shoots a 3-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) and Florida forward Anthony Duruji (4) battle for the loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) drives against Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 78-71. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) goes for a dunk past Florida guard Kowacie Reeves (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 78-71. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)