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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.
The game was tightly contested throughout regulation and the first overtime, with Tennessee missing opportunities to seal the win at the buzzer in both periods. Ultimately, Ament's clutch scoring in the second overtime proved to be the difference, highlighting Tennessee's resilience in a hard-fought conference battle.
