Inside how No. 1 Tennessee used a boatload of Jordan Gainey to beat Illinois at its own game and stay unbeaten
Even in the middle of an undefeated start when top-ranked Tennessee had throttled anyone who happened to get in its way, Zakai Zeigler had stayed on the floor for all but 30 plays against top-100 teams this season.
Jordan Gainey, No. 1 Tennessee basketball beat buzzer, Illinois
Jordan Gainey scored 23 points to lift No. 1 Tennessee to a 66-64 win at Illinois to move to 10-0 this season.
What channel is Tennessee basketball vs Illinois on today? Time, TV schedule to watch game
What channel is the Tennessee basketball vs Illinois game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.
Illinois puts up fight against No. 1 Tennessee before falling at the buzzer
After Illinois tied the game at 64 on the second of two free throws by Kasparas Jakucionis with 5.7 seconds left, Jordan Gainey scored on a driving layup as time expired.
Illinois Basketball Muscles Up But Falls Short in Loss to No. Tennessee
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
How to watch Tennessee versus Illinois basketball today: Time, TV channel
Illinois (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten) will host No. 1 Tennessee (9-0) on Saturday at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. Tennessee leads the all time series,
Saturday Big Ten Recap: Illinois Falls To Tennessee At The Buzzer
The Big Ten had a loaded slate of action on Saturday, highlighted by marquee matchups for a handful of teams. The best battle was in Champaign, as Illinois took top ranked Tennessee to the final minutes.
3 Key Numbers That Explain Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 1 Tennessee
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.
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Gainey delivers at the buzzer to keep top-ranked Vols undefeated
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