Overview
- Freshman Nate Ament scored 23 points, including 10 across the two overtimes, and made key defensive plays late.
- Tennessee controlled the glass 60–35 to offset 19 turnovers and prolonged cold shooting from three.
- Texas A&M’s six-game winning streak ended despite 20 from Jacari Lane, 16 from Pop Isaacs and 15 from Rubén Dominguez.
- Missed free throws and mounting fouls undercut the Aggies in late possessions as Tennessee’s frontcourt sealed crucial boards.
- The Vols improved to 12–5 (2–2 SEC) as Rick Barnes warned about consistency, while A&M fell to 13–4 (3–1) ahead of a trip to Texas.