Tennessee Volunteers Edge Texas 74-70

The Tennessee Volunteers secured a narrow 74-70 victory over the Texas Longhorns, improving their record to 15-1 overall and 2-1 in the SEC. Despite trailing for most of the second half, Tennessee rallied late with key contributions from Zakai Zeigler, who led the team with 16 points, and Darlinstone Dubar, who added 12. Tre Johnson emerged as a standout for Texas with 26 points, but the Longhorns struggled with rebounding, losing the battle 41-27. The win comes after Tennessee's disappointing loss to Florida earlier in the week, showcasing their ability to bounce back. Texas remains winless in conference play at 0-3, with their next challenge against No. 17 Oklahoma. Tennessee will face Georgia next as they continue their SEC campaign.