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Tennessee outlasts Texas A&M in double OT thriller
14 Jan
Summary
- Nate Ament scored 23 points, including 10 in two overtimes.
- Tennessee outrebounded Texas A&M significantly, 60-35.
- Texas A&M's six-game winning streak ended in the loss.

No. 24 Tennessee edged out Texas A&M in a demanding double-overtime contest, ultimately winning 87-82. Nate Ament was instrumental, pouring in 23 points, with a decisive 10 points coming in the two overtime periods that secured the victory for the Volunteers. This win moved Tennessee to 12-5 on the season and 2-2 in SEC play, snapping the Aggies' momentum.
The Volunteers' dominance on the glass was a critical factor, as they outrebounded the Aggies by a substantial margin of 60-35. Felix Okpara and Bishop Boswell also contributed significantly with double-doubles, bolstering Tennessee's performance. Texas A&M, now 13-4 and 3-1 in the SEC, had their six-game winning streak concluded despite strong efforts from Jacari Lane and Pop Isaacs.