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Tennessee Defeats Alabama with Jahmai Mashack’s Buzzer-Beater

No. 5 Tennessee overcomes a late deficit to secure a dramatic 79-76 victory against No. 6 Alabama in a pivotal SEC matchup.

Mar 1, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) reacts after a three-point basket against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) goes to the basket against West Virginia Mountaineers center Eduardo Andre (0) during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) takes a shot over Georgetown Hoyas forward Jordan Burks (23) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Mar 1, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Chris Manon (30) blocks the shot of Missouri Tigers guard Mark Mitchell (25) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jahmai Mashack hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift No. 5 Tennessee over No. 6 Alabama in a thrilling SEC game.
  • Tennessee rallied from a four-point deficit in the final 36 seconds, with Mashack scoring five points during that span.
  • Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey each contributed 18 points for Tennessee, while Zakai Zeigler added 15 points.
  • Mark Sears led Alabama with a game-high 24 points, marking his fourth consecutive game scoring 20 or more.
  • The win was Tennessee's eighth against a ranked opponent this season, a program record, as Alabama dropped its third game in five outings.