In a physical, defensive-minded battle between Illinois (7-3) and No. 1 Tennessee (10-0) on Saturday in Champaign, the Volunteers prevailed 66-64, escaping the State Farm Center with their unblemished record compliments of a buzzer-beating layup from sixth man Jordan Gainey.

Predictions, picks and odds as No. 1 Tennessee basketball faces Illinois. Plus, injury updates and the latest news.

Illinois basketball is hosting No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers and bettors think Illinois has a good shot to win.While Tennessee opened as a three and a

The Illini had upset on their minds in leading for much of the game, but the Vols got the play they needed at the buzzer

Darlinstone Dubar had five points and five rebounds, with two timely shots in critical moments, as Tennessee basketball overcame Illinois' attack.

That silence you hear is Illinois students not rushing the court after their team fell 66-64 to No. 1-ranked Tennessee on Saturday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Oh, but was it ever a close one.

Darlinstone Dubar did not play in Tennessee's win against Miami on Tuesday while in concussion protocol. He returned against Illinois.