No. 4 Tennessee (18-3, 7-1 SEC) defeated No. 10 Texas (17-4, 6-2 Big 12), 82-71, in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge Saturday before a sellout crowd at Thompson-Boling Arena.
The Vols avenged last year’s 52-51 loss at Texas in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The all-time series between the Vols and Texas is tied, 4-4.
Tennessee has won four consecutive games since losing to Kentucky on Jan. 14.
Olivier Nkamhoua recorded a career-high 27 points to lead Tennessee. He totaled eight rebounds and three assists against the Longhorns.
Zakai Zeigler recorded 22 points for Tennessee, while Josiah-Jordan James scored 14 and Santiago Vescovi totaled 12 against the Longhorns.
Below are photos of Tennessee’s win versus Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena.