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Vols Triumph in Tense Road Battle at Vanderbilt
22 Feb
Summary
- Tennessee basketball secured a crucial 69-65 road win.
- Key freshmen stepped up with clutch plays in the final minutes.
- The Vols dominated the rebounding battle despite missing a key player.

Tennessee basketball secured a hard-fought 69-65 road victory against No. 18 Vanderbilt on February 21. The Volunteers, now 20-7 overall and 10-4 in conference play, battled through a physical game at Memorial Gymnasium. Vanderbilt, holding a 21-6 record and 8-6 in the SEC, saw their offense stall in the crucial final minutes.
Freshman contributions were pivotal for Tennessee. Bishop Boswell and Nate Ament made critical baskets down the stretch, with Ament's late score giving the Vols the lead. Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Amari Evans sealed the win with free throws. The team also excelled in rebounding, outrebounding Vanderbilt 39-30 despite the absence of J.P. Estrella due to injury.
Off the bench, Ethan Burg and DeWayne Brown II proved invaluable. Burg tied the game and forced turnovers, while Brown anchored the interior play. Ament, despite early shooting struggles, finished with 13 points and nine rebounds, leading the team in boards.




