Chaz Lanier's 30 Points Propel No. 6 Tennessee Past No. 7 Texas A&M in SEC Clash

Tennessee's sharp shooting and late-game heroics secured a 77-69 victory over Texas A&M in a tightly contested matchup featuring 11 lead changes.

Chaz Lanier delivered a season-high 30 points, including eight 3-pointers, leading Tennessee to victory in a game marked by 11 lead changes and eight ties.
Tennessee's Jordan Gainey and Zakai Zeigler hit critical late-game 3-pointers to help seal the win, with Zeigler's shot coming with just 21 seconds remaining.
The Volunteers overcame an early 17-8 deficit and a strong start by Texas A&M, who opened the game with three consecutive dunks in front of a raucous home crowd.
Texas A&M's Wade Taylor IV led his team with 18 points but struggled from beyond the arc, missing all nine of his 3-point attempts.
The victory improves Tennessee's record to 22-5 overall and 9-5 in the SEC, while Texas A&M falls to 20-7 and suffers its second consecutive loss.