March 7, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Candace Parker scored 26 points and No. 3 Tennessee beat Florida 92-61 Friday to reach the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

The second-seeded Lady Volunteers (28-2) haven't lost a quarterfinal game since 1993. They will play No. 21 Vanderbilt or Auburn in the next round.

Florida (18-13) made its third consecutive trip to the quarterfinals, but haven't won in that round since 1997. The Gators have lost 15 straight games to ranked opponents.

Shannon Bobbitt scored 22 points for Tennessee, and Alexis Hornbuckle added 16.

Sha Brooks led Florida with 20 points, and Depree Bowden finished with 15.