Boogie Fland delivers his best game at Florida and leads the way against No. 21 Tennessee, 91-67

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Boogie Fland scored a season-high 23, Rueben Chinyelu dominated the paint and Florida handled No. 21 Tennessee 91-67 on Saturday to extend its home winning streak to 15.

Chinyelu finished with 17 points and 16 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season. He fouled out in the waning seconds and got the loudest ovation of the game.

The defending national champion Gators (11-5, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) swept two ranked opponents this week after dropping out of the AP Top 25. Inconsistent shooting, especially from 3-point range, had been Florida’s biggest weakness all season.

But coach Todd Golden’s team made 9 of 30 from behind the arc against the Volunteers (11-5, 1-2).

Fland had three of them to highlight his best game in a Florida uniform, which came days after he cut his signature dreadlocks.

After missing 15 consecutive 3s over his last five games, Fland got hot and was the difference for the home team. He made 9 of 13 shots to go along with five assists and four steals. Fans started chanting “let's go Boogie!” in the second half, and the in-house DJ started playing every song mentioning Boogie at his fingertips during timeouts.

Fland turned it on late in the first half, finding renewed confidence after hitting two 3s. He started driving, getting to the free-throw line and even scored on several midrange jumpers. He helped the Gators close the first half with a 10-0 run to build a 13-point lead.

With Florida greats Vernon Maxwell and Mike Miller on hand, the Gators stretched the lead to 25 midway through the second half and cruised from there.

Nate Ament led the Vols with 17 points and Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 12. But Tennessee had just six 3s and 18 turnovers.

Tennessee hosts Texas A&M on Tuesday

Florida plays at Oklahoma the same night.

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Florida guard Boogie Fland (0) celebrates a three point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)

Florida guard Boogie Fland (0) drives during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)

Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell (3) looses the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)

Florida forward Alex Condon (21) and guard Isaiah Brown (20) box out against Tennessee forward DeWayne Brown II (6) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)

Tennessee guard Amari Evans (1) drives on Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)

Florida head coach Todd Golden yells during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist in his 700th career game, Mark Stone tied the Golden Knights' record with a goal in his seventh straight game, and Vegas defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday night for its third straight win.

Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore, who had been out since Dec. 13 because of an upper-body injury, also scored goals for the Golden Knights. Akira Schmid stopped 17 shots.

Robert Thomas had a goal and assist for the Blues, and Jake Neighbours scored the other goal on a power play. Jordan Binnington finished with 21 saves as St. Louis lost its third straight.

Stone kept his scoring streak alive with an empty-net goal with 2:24 left to tie the club record set by Max Pacioretty in 2021.

Blues defenseman Philip Broberg, who earlier in the day signed to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, suffered an upper-body injury just 1:35 into the game and did not return. He was hurt after Stone's check near the boards.

All three Golden Knights victories during this current streak occurred after the opponent took the early lead. Winnipeg and Columbus each took 2-0 leads and St. Louis was up 1-0. The Golden Knights improved to 9-8-7 in when their opponent scores first.

After Thomas gave the Blues their early lead 53 seconds into the first period, Vegas tied it at 7:34 when Marner put in his own rebound. Goals by Eichel and Theodore in the second period put the Golden Knights ahead 3-1.

This is Marner's first season with the Golden Knights after he was acquired in a sign-and-trade with Toronto on July 1. Teammate Keegan Kolesar, who has been with the Golden Knights all seven of his seasons, appeared in his 400th game.

Blues: Host Carolina on Tuesday.

Golden Knights: At San Jose on Sunday.

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Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) skates with the puck against St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is helped off the ice after being checked by Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith jumps past St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)