AUBURN VS TENNESSEE LIVE - NCAAM Basketball Game Score FEB 28, 2024

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it one other key of the game obviously rebounding is important but 50/50 balls pearls teams play they they're Relentless they go after everything and they hustle we got to match that hustle tonight indeed so a great matchup tonight and two teams fighting for the SEC regular season Championship meet tonight here at Food City Center what else is going on in college basketball back to the bigar scoreboard and your host John Wilkerson all right Bob thank you very much one game already underway on tonight SEC schedule and that's Florida at home leading Missouri it's the gator over the Tigers 9 to5 as they play in the first half as Bob and bird have highlighted it's the stretch of the schedule that everyone's been pointing to for Tennessee four games to go four ranked teams all near the top of the Southeastern Conference standings and it begins with auburn tonight both the volunteers and the tigers are ranked highly in what they can do with or without the basketball Auburn coach Bruce Pearl says the Big Orange has one of the great stories this season in newcomer Dalton connect and his presence is just part of what you have to consider when You Face Tennessee they've got so many weapons like anybody and everybody that play they got so many dimensions they got three great defensive guards three or four great defensive guards and some of the guards coming off the bench are great defensive guards they got five or six great three-point Shooters so it's not just taking away Zigler movi or you know Josiah James or about six guys you got to worry about so uh they're good in transition they play fast so our guys will have to know all their personnel and be able to uh guard accordingly the VA radio network takes a lot of pride in bringing the big orange and the homes clear across Tennessee and just like us Delta Dental offers an extensive network in the volunteer state their network of dentists offer plans covering 100% of your preventive care like exams and cleanings and on top of 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now on the wrong side of the NCAA tournament bubble Rebels coach Chris beard after the loss to the Gamecock says this has been a rough patch but he's also thankful that there are chances left to write the ship starting with this game against Alabama you can't deny that we're sitting here in late February and uh this is a hurt locker room right now why CU we're still in the fight and um a lot of basketball left you know four four games left you know we got one of the best teams in the country coming in here on Wednesday and so to me that's an opportunity you know I think Prep Prep press is a privilege and there's nobody I'd rather play on Wednesday than one of the best teams in college basketball so it's an opportunity for us to respond quickly it's the volunteers and the Tigers at Thompson Bowling Arena at Food City Center it's time for tonight's VA in the spotlight presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans protecting Tennessee in since 1947 Vince Ferrara standing by now with Freddy dilone UT's freshman Guard from fville North Carolina I know coach bares on you guys about everything but maybe what's one thing that maybe he harps on the most that you're working on to try to get better better at uh I would say just executing sets just getting what he wants done just looking at like The Bigs inside just getting players involved the offense and stuff zakai Ziggler is always talking you know that you guys go head-to-head plenty and practice give me an example of some things that zakai Ziggler is saying to you when you guys are battling and practicing uh he he doesn't really say much to me he just more is like telling me like how to get things done and like telling me what to do but like we don't really like you know talk trash to each other for real but we like we go hard at each other and like play hard does he talk trash to other people but not you or how does that work uh he say a little bit to toe Bay just to get him going but I feel like he's just tght trash more to opponents tell me about this Auburn team what are some things that specifically stand out about them they play Fast whenever they up you know they like to feed into the crowd or whatever just same thing just staying in gaps pretty much you just got to take the heart out of them and just play our game have the coaches talked about their dep because they pretty much play like 10 guys and maybe putting the emphasis on you guys in the bench needing to be ready and good yeah coach really uh told us they play 10 guys so we young guys and stuff we got to stay ready you know he talked about death so we just got to stay ready in that role what else is going to be important some keys to you guys getting the W at home just coming in locked in on what coach want us to execute and just you got really lock in on defense staying in those Gap and closing out on Shooters Freddy good to talk to Good Luck against Au appreciate your time thank you that is Tennessee ret your freshman guard Fredy dilon John 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against his former Squad let's get the last word Courtside from Tennessee Coach Rick Barnes brought to you by First Horizon Coach tonight a big match with the Auburn Tigers this is an explosive Bunch that's coming in here it really is and when you think of Bruce Pearl's teams you know he does a great job of putting his guys in positions where he wants them to attack wherever he wants them to attack from J Brun is really a player of the year Canada and you go back and they're like any team in our league when they're they've got the ability to make shots and when they start doing that they just feed on that like everyone and uh he spaces the floor really well Bruce does a great job with that also does a great job picking the matchups he wants to go after and um but I think too Bob their their defense is underrated I don't think they get the credit they deserve there because his teams have always been solid there too yeah they're top five in almost every category in the league defensively they are and again he he he gets his teams better I mean he's had them he's had them planned at a high level really for most of the year I didn't think early in the year they were getting the kind of national respect that they should have because they were playing and playing well and and U certainly they've created a u he's done a great job creating a great basketball atmosphere there they want to spread the floor take three-point shots too don't they they they do but they they got a player inside and um you know they also again they they know how to play off each other and they do a really good job of doing that you got to guard their guards on the perimeter though they do they're they're they can get streaky and they shoot it deep and you've got to come out and uh obviously you got to work hard at again getting out there knowing that you're open the court up which gives them more room to drive and so it's important that we really get the kind of Gap help that we need and they're a team that they play off their runs too don't they they do once they get it going and uh they really can get it going quickly and uh you got to take away the transition buckets you got to take away uh you know you can't give them those Second Chance points because really thrive on that and as you said that's when they really get going both offensively and defensively but your team has been really good lately especially of guarding the the three-point line and driving guys off that well we're going to have to tonight and again you're talking this this guy this team has a guy that they can throw the ball in there too and uh you can't leave him isolated in there I don't think with anyone in the league and because not only uh is he extremely effective that way when you start double teaming him ji does a great job of passing the ball good rebounder and he also blocked shots too do he does and again it's important that we get him involved defensively we're going to need to get him up and get him into ball screen so hopefully we can attack him tonight it's Tennessee against the Auburn Tigers here at Food City Center Dave Miller for First Horizon First Horizon UT Athletics I think have a number of shared beliefs but at their core is a belief that people make the difference whether it as a student athlete and making sure they're successful on and off the field or whether that is in our case our Bankers who enjoy working together and serving our clients and strengthening the community you win games you win in business when you have people in a culture they believe in working towards a common goal there's a lot of trash talking basketball but great teams let their performance do the talking like the Ford F-150 truck with smart Tech that will help win the day and leave the competition speechless that's why F-150 is the bestselling full sizee pickup in Tennessee greatness starts here see your local Ford dealer proud sponsor of the falls based on S&P Global Mobility total us new vehicle registrations for the standard fullsize pickup segment RTD April 20123 some models trims and features may not be available or may be subject to change back at Food City Center with Coach Rick barns for the volunteers take on the Auburn Tigers coach it's really been fun the last couple of games watching zakai Ziggler how he's elevated his game well I hope he can continue to do that you know I think he should be considered in a lot of the national awards for a point in the kind of year he's had and it's a comeback year when you think about it with where he missed last year and this really this part of the year and I just because I love him so much Bob I just want to see him finish strong and a lot of recognition come his way you know it's amazing in the start of the year you're hoped to maybe playing 15 20 minutes a game now he's playing over 30 per game well again he might play more as we get going down the stretch here but uh the fact is he's a huge part of what we do and and he's getting so much better at playing the point and knowing how to get his team mates involved and know where he needs to get them the ball is that the biggest thing about his Improvement in his game gets in everybody involv he sees the floor too doesn't he well that's where he's improved so much this year his eyes I mean he's learned how to look off one way that his eyes and make the right read he's he does he's starting to see more bodies out there at one time which uh that becomes like you're taking a photo of the whole court and he's gotten so much better at that his penetration too he's able to control the ball and dribble and look for options and that's the key to a good point guard it is and again I think he'll get pressure tonight and he's going to have the opportunity to try to do that again tonight all right balance you talked about it all season long getting balance tonight that'll be important tonight against Auburn it will be and we need everybody I mean this time of year you need everybody ready to go and play and um you know we got different line lineups we can play but uh we need everybody you've been playing Jonas Adu and tobby aaka a lot together uh you must like that and what does that bring to your team well it it it gives us difference when we go really from a four guard lineup to a traditional Twan lineup and those guys are two guys that we have confidence in around the basket they both go about it differently but uh we do like the fact that they play well together it's good we can throw it inside and get points isn't it it is and again we're going to need that from those guys tonight indeed coach thanks for your time good luck tonight against tigers thanks Bob tonight it's Tennessee and Auburn here at Food City Center it's coming up next here on the VA Network please listen close new tell your rides new tell your rides new tell your rides the new tell your ride you want is at Rusty Wallace Kia on Alcoa Highway we have over 20 to choose from 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Media Station wik set to go Bob kesling Bert burle camp with you Bert's got that big game field doesn't it yeah it's going to be a high octane game a lot of excitement both two excellent teams both ends of the Court going to be highly competitive whoever plays the hardest probably's going to win Tennessee comes out in its throwback home uniforms they're cream colored with the script balls on the front and the Auburn Tigers will be in Orange with blue numerals tonight as they come in to take on Tennessee the uh Tigers coming off a win against Georgia 9776 on the road and Tennessee coming off a win here against Texas A&M 8651 in this win streak Tennessee's beaten Texas A&M at Missouri they beat vanderbelt and at Arkansas but this would be the biggest test tenness has had in the last couple of weeks so Auburn couldn't wear their Navy uniforms they had to wear orange that's right I guarantee you they're ready to play and so's Tennessee it's going to be a great matchup good officiating crew Don Dy Steven Anderson and Von [Music] Jarrett coach Barnes having a last SA with the Don Dy before we get set to go glad you're with us tonight this place is jammed all the way to the very Rapters for Tennessee and Auburn Jonas Adu is going to jump Center against Janai broom wherever you're listening in Big Orange country we are underway in the opening tap controlled by connect tennessy with the ball and Ziggler gets it out near midcourt Ziggler on the drive gets it over to connect right side gets a pick from Adu throws it right wing vavy esby drives free throw line goes across the lane dishes it off to James James fakes pulls up from 15 Banks up there no good and broom gets a rebound he Outlets to Holloway and Holloway comes to front Court tries to throw it down little VES he got a piece of it and steals it they had that entry pass down low and Bes could be able to deflect it and steal it away tennessy with the ball Ziggler drives into the lane backs it out gets it down low andent for Adu knocked away but Ziggler recovers at the free throw line Ziggler drives to the Baseline against Jones go all the way through kicks it out to James on the wing James back out on top to vesy he fakes drives against Jones they knock it away it's loose on the floor they dive and Auburn comes up with it that's Auburn's game they get down low there's Johnson going to the basket and James blocks his shot out of bounds Chancey James thought he was going to get a driving layup and uh Tennessee said nope cut him off at the pass Tennessee got back on defense after that out turnover out front but Auburn's aggressive they get a lot of deflections Jamie Johnson to throw it in gets it the ball his inbounds pass is deflected by James out of bounds they tried to lob it it look like to Brun now what are they going to do they'll try it again change the play throw the ball in the corner that one stolen by basy takes it away and gives it to James James to connect goes to the basket throws it up no good but a foul tenness scouted that inbounds play and they were able to steal it away and then connect get fouled going the other way to the basket people ask me all the time what's wrong with vasavi cuz he's not shooting as much well there's nothing wrong with him he makes a great steal he rebounds he plays great defense he's a good passer he does a lot more than score connect at the line trying to give Tennessee the lead his first free throw on the way is good one to nothing Tennesse overall Sears still leads the conference in overall games but connect leads in conference games only in scoring and he's off to a quick start here with two quick free throws and Tennessee leads two nothing and this is a good match up Ziggler on Holloway he was a real highly recruited five-star player he hadn't had a great freshman year but he's an excellent Talent Baker Mazar gets it out front drops it to broom spins goes down the lane and lays it in wow he made that look easy so broom scores he's an excellent post player here's vabby driving across the lane gives it off to Adu Adu goes up with the left hand and it rolls off the rim bro gets the rebound and Auburn comes back the other way Holloway drives to the basket against conect throws it up and in he's quick as a cat Holloway for to two Auburn Ziggler in front Court drives against Jones shut off gives to Adu top of the KY along jumper good money Adu from about 17 ft ties it up at four he's an offensive Force Holloway across the line gives to broom right side Baker mazera pulls up on the Baseline missed everything air ball bese gets the rebound and tennessy has the ball pass to Ziggler Ziggler drops it off Adu free throw line makes the move against broom goes up with the left hand this time and score he's Unstoppable with that lefty six to four Tennessee leads eight do has four points Holloway to Baker mazara now to Johnson now back to mazara right side now to broom they clear out the right side he drives against Adu Up and Under and missed it and rolled off the rim and Adu gets the rebound Ziggler in front Court Ziggler nice between two goes to the basket and broom blocks the shot Auburn's got the ball bring it to front Court Jones gives to hollow he's got an open three and he missed it a to rebounds three minutes in Tennesse leads 64 Ziggler in front Court gives to Adu it's a high energy game Adu drops it off to James James back to Adu going to work on Broom again throw the left there's the left hand again and he scores again talk to me ad do can't stop him down low 8 to four he's tough Holloway in front Court messon to this crowd getting behind this Tennesse defense Holloway picks up his dribble needs help gives to Johnson back out front to Holloway Holloway brings it back out squares the floor with 10 seconds on the shot clock right side Baker mazara drives splits the defense of the left hand floater no good James rebound Tennessee's on the boards tennessy with it to connect in front Court Connect going to drive against broom goes in throws up a wild shot no good tried to draw a foul and Jones gets the rebound for the Tigers and you're not going to get a foul when you're out of control like that pass Baseline give and go Jones getes the basket and connect fouling good pass from Johnson to the cutter as Jones went up and got fouled by connect that'll be his first so it'll send Auburn to the free throw strike tennessy Lads it early in this game 8 to four Denver Jones to the strip of Junior out of New Market Alabama a transfer from Florida International Big Time score over almost 12200 points in his career and he gets the first free throw to go you know they got five guys that are over a th000 points for their career they sure do a lot quite a bit over a thousand and one of those is coming into the game right now jayen Williams who did not play last game got a heavy wrap on his right knee heard it in the Kentucky game but he's playing tonight and that's just another offensive weapon for him Toby Bruce uh Rick's countering with aaka yeah Toby aaka comes in and Adu takes a seat he's got six of Tennessee's first eight points here's Jones second free throw on the way and that one is good as well Auburn cuts it to two 8 to six alurn turns up the pressure when Ziggler goes out Ziggler's out gainy is in at point guards gainy top of the Kia goes to James James with Williams on him James still dribbles out front now he drives against Williams pulls up from 10 fires good great move by Josiah he wanted to see how good that Williams knee was and he's able to beat him one-on-one with about a 10-footer it looks like it's bothering him to me the way he's moving Baker m drives kicks it off down low the ball batted away goes off in the corner and out of bounds as Baker mazara got a volleyball that one when it came free punched it to the corner and it sails out of bounds and it'll be Tennessee basketball off to a quick start 1535 to go first break with Tennessee leading 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Bob kesling and Bert bamp ten leads Auburn 106 1535 to go first half B your thoughts early in this one well the tie energy there the defense is probably ahead of the offense a little bit there's been a lot of deflections but they're both real aggressive teams it's going to be a great game Bob it's a 94f footer yep Santiago VES got a steal early in this game that gets him to 200 for his Tennessee Career second on the all-time list only the second player with 200 steals the other one Vincent yarro with 211 so Santiago has got to get uh 11 more to tie him Tennessee off to a good start with Jonas Adu as he has six quick points in the game as Tennessee four of eight from the field Auburn two out of seven but again Auburn's had a hard time uh running the offense and Tennessee's gotten a hands on a bunch of passes inside they made it rough on them yeah Tennessee's already got two Steals and they've got a got a block shot but they're they've got several deflections and they've got they got the steel on the inbound and they're putting a lot of pressure on Auburn Auburn's point guard they're going with Trey Donaldson he's a sophomore Aiden Holloway was a freshman they kind of rattled him a little bit but he plays a lot of people and they also have KD Johnson into the game he's wild but he he can hurt you if he gets hot he's a real enthusiastic high energy type guy and he's got gainy As Tennessee brings it in gainy will dribble it up take it to the right side give to vesy vesy Auburn's man to man top of the key James James guarded by Williams let's see if he tries to take him again James dudon he gives it to gainy gainy free throw line goes up ball Stripped Away goes down low aaka aaka fakes goes up against broom and sticks it in Great Patience by a walk on that move strength he took it to him just out muscled him and pushed that ball into the rim 12 to6 Tennessee Donaldson throws the ball down low gain he out a piece of it getting it back and putting it up is going to be Cardwell that Ball's knocked away in James comes out of there with it Tennessee swarming the glass Cardwell in replacing broom here's vese kicks it out to James James top of the circle back to vesy in the corner drives against Johnson step back can't get a shot off now he throws one up from the corner hits the side of the backboard but he gets his own rebound vesy throws it out front gainy sets fires no good rebound goes to Auburn spreading out of there is Donaldson with it with Williams got to get back on defense back out to Donaldson 12 to6 Tennesse has the lead with 1420 to go pass Cardwell throws it down low and faking and putting it up in is Johnson and he's going to be fouled head fake and he was able to get vesub off his feet so count the basket and Johnson will go to the line VC's coming out m Jack is coming in and also Ziggler is coming in and connect will take a seat yeah we'll see more substituting tonight than we normally do ad's coming back in for Tennessee and James will take a seat so a lot of different combinations tonight he's got a big lineup in the game now with a walking Ado together 12 to8 Tennessee leads and to the line is Katie Johnson fires the free throw and hits that's a three-point play for him and the score now now is 12 to9 Tennessee Ziggler in front Court top of the key gives to Adu 14 minutes to go first half gainy between the circles gets it to vesy he's double team looks down low for aaka gets it to him goes to work inside fakes throws it back at to gainy top of the Kia of three is Off the Mark and out of bounds just graay the rim and goes out of bounds yeah really wasn't close where was the shot clock was it running down yeah he had to take it I guess Auburn trying to get in bounds Ziggler almost got the steel almost able to take it away from Donaldson I've never seen a guy that contests those inbounds passes as much as he does he's unbelievable Johnson goes Baseline kicks it off in the corner Baker mazera three no good Adu flies in to get the rebound and he throws it away Baker mazera goes up throws up a wild shot here's a late call Baker maero stole that outlet pass goes to the basket did a head fake Adu tried to avoid him and the shot went off the backb Adu got the rebound and then the whistle came yeah it was late and they're going to say it's a shooting foul beam Zero's shot was clearly too long ad got the rebound mazera stole the inbounds and then he got fouled he'll go to the line for two his first one is good that's one thing about Auburn ber they are Ball Hawk you got to make sure you take care of the ball against no doubt about it they go for the steel they gamble a lot Baker mazara got his first start against Georgia in their last game this is his second career started Auburn and he makes the free throw he's a talented player he can score he's got two right there and that makes it a one-point Game 12 to 11 Auburn gets leor Burman into the game so tigers have already played about 11 guys Ziggler in front Court Tennessee's played nine I think maack out front holds it gives to Ziggler Ziggler drives against Burman pulls up free throw line jump shot short rebound goes to Auburn Burman gets the ball to Johnson Johnson goes in against Ziggler and the shot blocked by Adu but Burman gets the rebound well ad do really hustle to get back on that one he did get the ball down low there's Williams putting up a little left hand jump shot good as Williams scores his first basket and Auburn takes the lead 1312 pass down low ad double team goes up anyway and missed it he got fouled on the play and he'll go to the line to shoot a couple Tennessee's getting the ball in deep to the post players right under the bucket right where they can go to work if they can continue to do that they'll score all night or get to the free throw line Tob a Waka goes to the line he's got to two points tonight really improved his free throw shooting up to 73% on the year first free throw on the way is good but there's a lot of hard workers on this basketball team guys that stay after practice to Bay is one of the Front Runners in that he's right there with him you're right Tob aaka trying to give Tennessee the lead and he does second free throw is good and Tennessee takes the lead back from the Tigers 1413 Donaldson will bring it across against Ziggler and now they're going to call a moving screen on Burman at the top of the circle Burman wouldn't set and that moving screen will give the ball back to Tennessee zigor will get the inbounds Tennessee up by one with 1245 to go in the first half Ziggler double teamed out front Johnson he might have got away with the walk right might drug his pivot foot Ziggler takes it right side lost the ball in the dribble they dive on it Auburn's got the steel Johnson in front court goes to the basket against Ado and he blocks another shot it's a bad decision to challenge Adu vasby brings it to front court tennessy has the ball vesy fakes giv go gets it puts it up short he's fouled great pass by vesy vese faked it ad do cut to the basket and then vese gave it right to him back and he was able to score it when they put all that pressure on you back door usually works so Cardwell gets the foul and here comes Adu to the line trying to help Tennessee build the lead it's 1413 right now adu's first free throw on the way is good Bert what a scoring machine Janis Adu has turned into oh he really has outstanding second leading score on this team averaging 12 points a game and that average just keeps going up and up and up Adu will try it again at the line Tennessee leading 1513 Adu second free throw is bouncing in he's got great touch eight points for Adu three-point lead for Tennessee 1613 Donaldson in front Court gives the ball to Johnson Johnson now back to Donaldson guarded by masak mesak staying right on Donaldson his pass was deflected but Donaldson got it back broom has just come back into the game 10 seconds on the shot clock broom at the free throw 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eight and Berto stat Auburn 0 for three from three-point range and four turnovers Big Time Tennessee's defense has been outstanding so far got a couple block shots a couple Steals and we made it difficult for them to get good looks at the basket and you're right 0 for three from the three-point line they haven't had a good look at three-point line yet ber the other I've noticed both of these teams they've run through about 10 players each so far it's been uh let's just check Tennessee's actually only played eight but Auburn's played 10 already if I got that right eight yeah we've got we' played eight you're right Alber Al's played the whole roster yeah that's the way that's the way Bruce does it yep he wants to wear you down in the second half the ball was out on Auburn broom and it'll be Tennesse ball underneath Ziggler to throw it in they're watching connect they got two guys on connect Ziggler looks looks still looks and they throw it out to ad the ball knocked away and stolen by the Tigers Burman comes up with the Ste they can test everything yep that's trademarks guarding those inbounds passes broom throws it across the lane and it's stolen by connect try to get it to the corner and connect steals the pass from broom pulls up a long three good in transition what a bomb he just pulled up and let it fly Burman has no chance against him 1913 Tennessee first bucket for Dalton connect and it was a bomb I mean it was two steps past the half line he let it rip Auburn gets it down low little fallway jump shot on the lane that's going to bounce too strong for Johnson mhack gets the rebound Auburn really a go into the offensive glass vavy in front Court picks up his dribble looks gives to connect top of the key K's going to back it out he's got Jones on him now kect throws to Adu Adu down the lane and goes over the left hand and it's blocked at The Rim great block that time by Johnson and here comes Auburn in front Court [Applause] Holloway gets it out top of the key broom a three is good and broom can shoot the three that's his first three of the night makes it 1916 these are two very athletic basketball teams going at it for sure Ziggler top of the key gives to mhak maak hands it back to vesy vesy now to connect comes on a curl pulls up free throw line jump shot that's going to bounce no good rebound Johnson that's Cheney Johnson who gets the rebound now to Holloway in front Court Holloway with Ziggler right on top of him out by midcourt 10 minutes to go in the first half three-point tennessy lead pass goes to Jones Jones trying to get rid of maak mhak knocks it free Jones picks it back up Burman gives to broom somebody's got to shoot it five seconds on the shot clock Holloway going to give to broom a long three out front bounces no good rebound then inside goes to Johnson lays it up an in and he's going to be fouled and that might be connect second foul that is connect yep connect picks up his second foul Auburn gets the bucket as Johnson that time got the offensive rebound and put it back up and in that's a big call two fouls with 940 to go in the first half Janie Johnson will go to the line played three years at the University of Alabama Huntsville had a great career there and now now he's playing it at Auburn Johnson's free throw is going to be short meshack rebounds so Tennessee holds on to the lead but connect he'll stay in the game I think Joe's coming in for him next offense defense probably yeah Ziggler top of the key gives to connect turns fires a three and hits money connect man he loads it up and lets it Fly doesn't he Big Time 228 Auburn in front Court Donaldson gets it off to Baker mazera Baker mazera he's going to pull up and fire a three that's good yeah he can shoot it mazera bombs that one in from the left wing he's got more playing time with jayen Williams injury 22-21 Williams tried to go but he's out of the lineup right now he didn't look like he was moving very well no he wasn't Ziggler gives to connect connect free throw line gets to the basket left hand layup good Can't Stop connect with 10 24-21 Tennessee by [Applause] three Holloway in front Court gives to Johnson right side broom broom working against Adu brings it back out hands to mazera he fakes goes to the basket kicks it off to broom and broom is going to have the ball taken away from behind by connect connect races the front court and then Baker maer back Taps him they Ste it and then besby is going to foul broom going to the basket saved a bucket broom is tripped going to the bucket landed hard on his right shoulder besby picks up his second foul Berto was amazing they were trying to get uh doton connect out of the game he almost picked up his third foul on that last play he sure did he's staying in the game at least for now gainy is going to come in he'll replace vesy but connect's going to stay out there there with two fouls broom they said it was not a shooting foul going to the basket Williams comes in Estella now he's going to come in for connect this is a rotating door all these changes I mean they are rotating players as Estella gets his first action 814 to go first half 24-21 Tennessee pass goes out to midcourt to Jones on the bounds he had to throw it from underneath all the way out front broom top of the key aaker's on him broom's going to put up a three I think aaker got a piece of that and short the rebound best uh gives to a Ziggler Ziggler gets it into the front Court Ziggler with the left hand can't get in gives to James James back up front to gainy gainy with Holloway on him gain is going to drive gets to the basket lost the ball going up and a reaching foul is going to be called on Aiden Holloway that'll be Holloway's first and it'll take us to the under eight break 7:49 to go first half timeout Tennessee lades Auburn 2421 now is when I need to seriously save quality and More For Less is what I crave Food City feels the crunch they know the struggle is real that's why their high quality 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so tune in to the best of the best Tennessee has the lead 24-21 thanks to really the hot shooting of Dalton connect BT yeah Dalton's done a nice job picked up the second foul unfortunately so he'll probably play be in and out rest of the first half but they don't have any Goodbody that can guard him and he looks like he's feeling it tonight Tennessee is really playing at a high level on the defensive end Auburn has had uh let's see 2 4 six seven different guys that have scored in this first half and that's kind of how Auburn does it they get you with paper cuts all all night they just get different guys that come in there and uh and play and they just keep coming at you in waves and Tennessee has had to match that trying to make sure that uh you're fresh and you don't get tired yeah that being fresh that's that's a key you look at Auburn's lineup and they got a couple of double figure scores but then everybody else averages between six and eight so they all participate they all get playing time 10 guys average a double figure minute so that's the way they play and you got to match that energy cuz they're coming off the bench ready to roll well they've had nobody that started every game this year for him they've had 10 different players that are averaging double digit in minutes and four average 20 plus they've had 10 different players start games this year so I coach Pearl just kind of goes who's ever got the hot hand and now gy goes to the line for Tennessee he was just fou gy looking for his first point of the night he's been terrific in the SEC in free throw shooting 21 of 23 and he adds another one to that list as he hits the first one shooting 89% overall on the season at the free throw strike gainy goes for his second point on the way and good he won't miss many got to make those free throws 2621 Tennessee by five Estrella stays into the game he's with aaka Williams also now back in in the game for Auburn pass goes out front to Donaldson back to Williams Williams top of the key goes to Donaldson swinging out front Baker mazara Baker mazara drives against a Waka Williams working hard down low against Estella Baker mazara Bullet Pass down low is out of bounds Cardwell it was intended for him but Estella got a hand on it goes out of bounds and will'll still be Auburn ball with 7 seconds on the shot clock Auburn AR getting many open looks are they no got watch a l right here Williams throws it in the corner Baker mazara working on James crosses over makes a move to the Baseline Little blocked by James and it's going to be saved by Auburn and a shot clock violation as Williams tried to save it what a great play excellent defense Beaker Lazar lazara had nowhere to go and so Tennesse gets the ball back on the shot clock violation and we'll have it with 718 to go in the first half full court pressure somebody's got to get open Estella gets it inbounds to Ziggler and he's going to be fouled by Johnson good job that time a little act by Ziggler drew the foul on Johnson they were having a hard time getting the ball inbounds that's one thing coach Pearl has always been famous for guarding these inbounds and they make it tough on you no doubt now they relax it a little bit and Ziggler just gets the pass in back court brings it up against Johnson Ziggler's going to turn put up a three-point shot no good but an offensive foul is going to be called on EST strella setting an illegal pick that'll be his first and the ball goes back to the Auburn Tigers that's six fouls on Tennessee so the Tigers will shoot rest of the way Auburn also has six 709 to go first half Tennessee's up by five Baker mazara gets it back to Donaldson Donaldson with Ziggler right on him passing the ball Baker Mazar with James all over him top of the key Williams now to Katie Johnson give and go sails over Williams head out of bounds as Johnson tried to get Williams Cur under the basket turnover gets the ball back to Tennessee that's eight of them for Auburn that's a lot Auburn only averages 10 a game Ziggler top of the circle Estrella sets the pick Ziggler can't get in brings the ball back out top of the key hands it to gainy gainy top of the circle gives to Estella back to gainy gainy Williams switches out on him they throw the ball away Estella trying to get it down low they pick after it it's still loose and finally Auburn comes out on there with him Baker mazara with the turnover they just attack those loose balls Donaldson brings it out front 2621 Tennessee over Auburn Baker mazara looks for the pass down low goes to Cardwell Cardwell throws it off in the corner to Johnson swing it back out to Williams a three is good he's a really good player he is a good player it's a first three for him and it's 2624 Dany gets it right side Dany drives against Williams goes to the basket throws up a wild shot no good Estella gets the rebound tries to go back up with it knocked out of his hands and off his knee out of bounds that'll be Auburn Basketball wow it's rough under the bucket it's rough everywhere there's contact out front underneath you better be strong with the basketball tonight no doubt both sides he's going with connect with two fouls connect's coming back into the game M Shack's coming out way he was they have six players on the floor so mhak comes out BD is this a gamble with connect I think it is with these two fouls I think it definitely is but connect a veteran he knows not to take fakes and and make stupid fouls so he'll have to be conservative they may go to Baker lazara though that's who he's guarding right side Baker Mazar goes Baseline against connect throws it out and threw it away threw it to Ziggler as a Waka shut off the lane here's Ziggler down the lane a little floater is no good they battle underneath Ziggler comes out of there with him Ziggler gives to Adu free throw line jump shot is good all day long Adu he's been deadly with that shot all night great Hustle by Ziggler to get that offensive rebound 2824 Tennessee 520 remaining first half Cardwell gives to Williams he's going to tee up a three and that's short rebound Ziggler Tennessee wants to run Ziggler that's a foul on Cardwell they're going to say Cardwell ran up his back and then Ziggler fell down and Cardwell picks up his second how many fouls has he has he drawn like that this year he's drawn a bunch game he FS you on his back and then he just stops and you run up his back jeney Johnson coming into the game and out is Williams and broom comes in and Cardell is going to sit down with two Ziggler set the stripe 71% free throw shooter leads this team in minutes played 30 a game and 34 minutes on SEC play his free throw is on the way and good that's his first point Tennessee leads at 29-24 Ziggler will try it again his assist turnover ratio has been tremendous this year second free throw is good 156 assists just 58 turnovers those two free throws by Ziggler make it a six-point game 324 Tennessee Baker mazara top of the circle fires the ball left side to Johnson Johnson gets it back Baker mazara works on aaka on the Baseline TR to back him down aaka holding his ground Mazar turns a little Jumper in the lane good aaka did all he could but that time just better offense yeah tough shot 3026 Adu his team Up by Four Hands the ball to James four and A2 minutes to go first half James drives to the Baseline right corner whistle and a foul and number 10 Baker marar fouls going to be called on Baker Mazar down low and that'll send Tennessee to the free throw line that was away from the ball as they're trying to keep the ball away from connect and so connect will go to the line to shoot connect on the night two for two at the line he's got 10 points he's tied with U for the scoring lead for Tennessee connect first free throw is good [Applause] bir he's just got a perfect shooting for do he sure does and it's consistent time after time and they go in lot of lot of reps in the gym there's no question his 12th point on the way good lead is six 3226 427 to go first half Donaldson gives de broom now to Burman who's back in game chany Johnson gets it download to broom on the Block goes against ad and turns and just slams it on the Baseline was a tremendous move you know 3228 they do almost do it away yeah he did Ziggler had to save it on the right side line Ziggler bounces and it's stolen away by broom pass goes to Donaldson Donaldson just lobs the ball over burman's head bman was cutting for the basket and Donaldson threw it into the first row yeah he thought he was going to the corner that'll take us to the under four break a turnover by Auburn gives the ball back to Tennessee high intensity game under four to go 359 remaining first half with Tennessee leading Auburn 3228 back at a moment this is Tennessee basketball on the VA Network you already know that Miller Brothers Auto Repair offers services from transmissions and engines to oil change and routine maintenance what you may not know is 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players Dalton connect and also Santiago VES with those two fouls yeah he he is it is a chess match you don't want him to pick up the third connect we need his offense though it's worth the gamble to keep him in the game and he uh you know depending on who he's guarding when he's guarding Burman I think we're okay when he's guarding Baker mazara that's a problem cuz he can go one-on-one and take it to the basket so 359 to go in the first half conect stays in there vabe will be on the bench aaka and Adu out there they'll play that double post as Auburn they have Cheney Johnson 67 forward and broom in so they've got a very athletic front line as well and mazara is a guy that's got a lot of hops very very athletic inbounds pass goes to Ziggler Auburn relaxes the press and Ziggler will bring it up looks like they're going Zone Ziggler gives to James James throws it down low aaka catches slam he got around broom what a pass by James great finish by aaka 3428 awaa got broom pinned on his hip got that pass and slammed [Applause] it Holloway throws it across the key to Johnson down the broom he did throws it back out front as going to the basket and driving and laying up with the left hand is Denver Jones wow that a good move strong Drive 3430 Tennessee by four as we get to three minutes to go in the first half Ziggler out front gives to James James in the corner connect connect got Baker mazara on him he going to Sho takes him in the lane throws it cross gets to Ziggler Ziggler gets in the lane throws up a little floater short rebound broom Here Comes Auburn in a hurry Holloway in front Court slows it up broom will set a pick Holloway top of the key doesn't take a shot and now they have 20 seconds on the shot clock B Mazar gives it down low to broom on James comes across the lane throws it off in the corner there's a three on the way and that's good in the corner and that's from Denver Jones yeah he's helped him backto back buckets 34 433 it's a one-point game with 230 to go in the first half Tennesse with the ball and the lead Ziggler squares the floor out front Ziggler looks gets the ball left side there's James an open three and that's going to bounce no good they fight for it underneath and a whistle and a foul is going to be on Auburn as Denver Jones fouls to aaka going for the rebound we'll take that one all day long looked like two guys just going for the rebound but a walk will go to the line conect comes out now and Cheney comes in little offense defense Bruce Pearl voicing displeasure with Don Daly bird every ball is contested in this game you're right coach Pearl still upset aaka at the line this a one and one first free throw bouncing no good broom gets the rebound Auburn's got the ball down one 3433 Holloway gives to broom broom and there's a foul on gainy gainy trying to fight over the screen runs into Jones and picks up the foul that'll be his first and that will send Auburn to the free throw stripe as mhack comes in and aaka will take a seat ber these coaches are they're trying to get perfect matchups both ways they're just shuttling players in and out two great coaches Jones at the line he's got seven points in the game this could tie it free throw is good he's really played well Jones he has another one of those thousand Point scores on this team they've got five of them Jones came into the game with the 1166 points this to give Auburn the lead Jones free throw is good Auburn leads it 35 34 mhack gets the inbounds gives to ziggas two minutes to go in the first half tigers by one Ziggler to maack on the right wing top of the key Adu now to James James looks gives the ball to gainy gainy drives into the lane pulls up he's going to be fouled and will go to the line as he is run into Johnson tried to stop but he ran into gainy and that'll send him to the line that'll be his first and gy will go to the free throw line he'll have two shots gainy has been terrific 23 of 25 at the strike and SEC play and hits another [Applause] one he's got three points all at the free throw stripe and he's tied the game at 35 gy has a chance to give Tennessee the lead second free throw is bouncing in gy gets the roll Tennessee gets the lead 3635 now the crowd urging this Tennessee defense on one point Tennessee lead Baker mazah drives Baseline and a holding foul on maak yeah he did it maak got two hands on him Baker Mazar has got a quick First Step boy he does and he's got one thing on his mind and that's get to the basket y so he'll go to the strike trying to give the Tigers the lead he's also an excellent free throw shooter 88% on the season KD Johnson comes in and Holloway goes out they play about two minutes at a time don't they then they rotate [Applause] guys here's Baker mazara out of Northwest Florida State from the Dominican Republic and the Lefty puts it up and in he's got eight he got his first start Saturday and his first start this year he put up 25 points against [Applause] Georgia he'll try it again goes for his ninth Point second one on the way good and Auburn gets the lead back 3736 Tigers 90 seconds to go in the first half and gainy will bring it up gainy gives to mhack on the right side connect and vesy not in the game foul trouble James top of the circle gives to Ziggler Ziggler gives to gainy gy takes a shot drives against Johnson gets in the lane gives it back to mhak a float her down the lane off the glass good good play by gy and mhak nice finish off the glass 3837 tenness has got the lead back one minute to go in the first half Jones top of the key launches a three that's no good Ziggler gets the rebound for Tennessee he comes to front Court Ziggler explodes to the basket kicks it off to gy in the corner a three is good money gy hits from the deep Corner Ziggler made that play great shot by gy 4137 and Tennessee sees Auburn call a timeout Dany lot of confidence on that three-point shot from the corner yeah he ran to the corner Ziggler hit him perfect Pass Perfect shot money so Tennessee now shooting 44% from the field 43% at three-point range and they get the lead back from Auburn the Tigers just let it a moment ago 3736 but Tennessee scored five straight to get the lead back Tennessee's 14 out of 15 from the line so they're getting to the line quite a bit and you got to hit those free throws in a game like this sure do and Auburn they're nine out of 10 yeah they're doing the same not quite as many shots but they're getting there so Bruce Pearl takes the timeout we'll see what he draws up with 49 seconds remaining in this first half Ziggler again another assist he's got five assists already in this game he had 14 against Texas A&M and then you remember the Kentucky game where he had 13 he is really running this offense Williams into the game for Auburn and he'll bring the ball into Jones 45 seconds on the game clock 20 seconds down on the Auburn shot clock Baker maera drives against mayack now to Williams kick it off to Johnson he'll launch at three and he'll drill it Johnson's first three 4140 Tennessee by one now the balls can take the last shot but first they'll take a timeout well Bert Auburn op uh they uh get the play and they execute very well as Johnson got a wide open three that cuts it to one now we'll see what Tennessee wants to do I'd say conect will go back in the game would be my guess yep and they could either go with him or go inside the Ado and I'm trying to see into the Huddle whether or not they're going to put vesy back in remember he hit that big shot from the corner yeah against Texas A&M in the last game yeah that was a big momentum boost yeah it was B just kind of what we expected yeah it's a do knock down drag out every ball contested every screen contested well there's so many athletes on the floor yes quickness strength length veterans too yeah they know how to play so to be connect back into the game VAB be not coming in but he's talking to zakai Ziggler about the play so you got really three three-point Shooters out there in gainy Connect and Ziggler and then you have Adu and James James will bring it in front of the Auburn bench looks like they're playing The Zone 4140 Tennessee a one-point lead no it's man 20 seconds to go in the half it's man Ziggler just dribbles out at midcourt 15 seconds to go now down to 10 Ziggler still dribbles n seconds now they're going to run the play Ziggler pulls back fires the three out front good Ziggler hits with two seconds to go in the half and that will end it I don't know if that's the play they drew up but Ziggler just he just dribbled out front waiting for the clock to get down to five and he launched a bomb out front and drills it as Tennessee builds up a four-point lead at a halftime zakai Ziggler a big shot to end it as Tennessee goes to the locker room in front by four our score at halftime here at Food City Center Tennessee leads Auburn 4440 scores and stats next this is Tennessee basketball on the VA Network Food City Pampers produce we go 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Auburn Tigers Bob kesling BD burle Camp back with you Bert it's interesting last game they used connect as a decoy and they got vesy open in the corner he hit a three at the buzzer down the half this time they do the same thing connects the decoy and Ziggler just dribbles out front they don't pressure him and he bombs in a three-pointer top of the key yeah they kick themselves for leaving him open he can hit that shot and he loves the moment Big Shot for Tennessee Tennessee closed out the half really well their offense was clicking they shot 46% which was good 50% from the three line they were seleced they only shot eight four for eight but big time they got to the free throw line 14 out of 15 and they also outreached rebounded Auburn turnovers hurt us a little bit we had nine of those but um Ziggler had four but Auburn's Scrappy they get in and deflect a lot of balls they get their hands online and they put a lot of pressure on you well both of these teams Pride themselves on not 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dish.com slvs Tennessee shot 13 of 28 from the floor in the first half at 46% four of eight from Beyond the three-point line at 50% 14 of 15 from the free throw line at 93% 18 first half rebounds for the volunteers seven assists nine turnovers five Steals and three blocks Auburn shot 13 of 30 from the floor in the first half at 43% 5 of 12 from Beyond the three-point line at 42% N9 of 10 from the free throw line at 90% 15 first half rebounds for the Tigers nine assists 10 turnovers seven Steals and one block leading score for Tennessee Dalton connect with a game high High 12 points Jonas Adu led the way on the glass with four boards for the vs leading score for Auburn was Denver Jones with nine points Janai broom led the way in rebounding with five for the Tigers other scorers for Tennessee in the first half Jonas ad do 10 points to go with his four rebounds Dalton connect did not have a rebound but did have two steals to go with his 12 points zakai Ziggler Five Points three rebounds 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Let's Go Places tell Alexa to play 107.7 wik [Music] Tennessee leads by four as we start playing the second half 4440 here at Food City Center Bob kessing Bert burle camp with you for terrific first half and it's you had to earn every single point you got and that'll be the same thing here in the second yeah it will they're both really competitive teams high level teams playing for a championship I mean what do you expect absolutely they're going to get after it Dalton connect LED Tennessee in the first half with 12 points 10 points for Jonas a do but foul problems aaka with two two for G oh excuse me one uh for gainy zero for aaka look in the other column connect has two and besby has two those are the two keys for Tennessee it'll be Auburn ball first and the Tigers will have it at midcourt Tennessee will start Ziggler and connect Adu James and vesy the original starting five Auburn's got it first and they get it in to Holloway Holloway with Ziggler right on top of him bounces the ball to broom top of the circle now to Johnson back to Holloway down low broom broom throws the pass in the corner saved by Johnson but his foot was out of bounds broom said he got bump trying to get that pass off and he threw an errant pass and Auburn caught it on the Baseline and it'll be Tennessee ball and a turnover I think it's great defense by Tennessee they saw broom come across the lane and they just collapsed on him was anywhere for him to go with it but to throw it out of bounds so now tennessy has the ball Ziggler top of the key Ziggler free throw line step back fires good money that's a three Ziggler hits from the top of the circle little sweet step back they didn't pick him up no Tennessee leads by 7 4740 you know they're worried about him getting in the paint that's the biggest lead of the night for Tennessee back door cut Lara goes in against conect puts it up short ball tipped out and kect gets it connect spins in front Court free throw line for the basket lost and going in and a foul is going to be called it's going to be on Broom nope check that they're going to give it to Baker mazera that's three on him isn't it second second I'm sorry that'll send connect to the line connect has 12 on the night so Tennessee could jump on Auburn right now and build up a nine-point lead to start the second half kect first free throw on the way is good 13 has the third highest scoring game in conference play this year or in any SEC game as dton connect that's 39 kif battle is 42 and white Taylor has 41 but connect hits another free throw he's got 14 on the night now and Tennessee leads it 4940 we'll see how Auburn Ziggler's B in Hollow no question he bothers everybody yeah bounce pass Baker mazaro top of the circle throws a pass that's deflected vese gets the steel and then he's fouled by Jones that saved a basket as Jones bumps vesy at midcourt so Auburn loose with the ball Tennessee gets another hand on [Applause] it and they're going to have get give Tennessee the ball at Mid Court Josiah Jordan James in the first half got two blocks that got him to 100 for his career only the second player in Tennessee history with 100 blocks and 150 Steals and he just got another steel there Ziggler top of the circle gets it to connect comes across throws it back to James in the corner he knives across the lane the ball knock free they go after it and Holloway Dives for the ball but he knocks down besy and picks up a foul and also going knee to the back of the head foul on Holloway as his third not a shooting foul but vabby got knocked down and Tennesse will have the ball side front Court Connect will bring it in Connect looks looks throws it to Adu it's knocked Away by broom but he was out of Bounds at the time right at midcourt so tennessy will bring it in at midcourt Holloway's going to come out of the game and Donaldson will come in Holloway leaves with those three fouls somebody crashed into the TV table over there and stats went flying Tom Hart's going to have to rework his filing cabinet over there all his notes went flying connect gets the inbounds to Ziggler Ziggler right side to vesy vesy top of the key to Adu Adu with broom on him hands it back to connect connect one-on-one left hand basket puts it up with the left hand blocked broom gets the rebound and then broom stepped out of bounds or lost it out of [Applause] bounds and it'll be Tennessee basketball break there yeah good play they blocked the shot but then they're going to say bro either traveled or lost the ball out of bounds and they're trying to check now they're going to go back over and look to see what exactly happened on the play that's no possession so don Daly is telling coach Pearl he reviewing the shot clock to make sure it was reset or not reset appropriately so they will go to the scores table to check that out so it's Tennessee's ball right I would think so yes well look connect went to the rim and Johnson blocked the shot I it it hit the rim so it should have been reset and then broom lost it out of bounds confirmed the ball hit Rim reset of the shot clock all right so that's Don Daly that's a new wrinkle yeah so it'll be Tennessee ball with 20 seconds on the shot clock Tennessee scored the first five points here in the second half and they lead Auburn 4940 James to throw it in balls come in in the night tied with Alabama for first place in the SEC one game behind his Auburn count in the lane puts the shot up block by Johnson Johnson goes hard to the basket to the rim and he gets hammered that's three on connect no they called on ad they're going to go on ad well they'll take that that's second foul on ad sure it was on to connect second foul on Adu Shany Johnson went hard to the basket and draws the foul was a heck of a block on connect shot yes Johnson un scored tonight free throw on the way is bouncing in thought about [Music] it he'll try it again second shot Johnson that's on the way bouncing off Connect rebounds 4941 Tennessee Ziggler in front Court Ziggler double team splits the double team to the basket throws it up no good and the rebound Johnson Here Comes Auburn coming back the other way they throw the ball Donaldson gets it down low to broom working on Adu bounce pass Johnson goes to the basket the ball knocked out of his hands and out of bounds no they said he lost it out of bounds yeah I didn't see a Tennessee player hit it ball went flying and it's going to be Tennessee basketball 49 to 41 and now on the inbounds vesy for pushing off vavy shoves off try to get the ball in bounds and now he has three so it'll be Auburn Basketball and again Bert both sides you got to really work hard to get the ball in bounds complete a pass cuz both of these teams really guard the inbounds play so vesy will have to go to the bench he only played 10 and a half minutes in the first half he goes to the bench with 1750 to go here in the game Johnson throws it out front Donaldson Donaldson fakes can't get a shot off broom and Adu battling down low now broom comes out sets a pick Donaldson crosses over free throw line tough shot on the way bounces up there no good broom gets the rebound and sticks it in look what I found he's a force inside is he yeah he is 4943 Tennessee by six Ziggler in front Court top of the circle gives to James who pops out high now the wheel to get it to connect connect working on Baker Mazar turns fires a three and it bounces no good rebound controlled by Jones Here Comes Auburn Baker maero working on connect throws the ball outside the Jones back to B from Aero with connect on him get it down low to broom broom hooks it across the lane and scores got it too deep i' give it to him every time every time man 4945 here's Ziggler splits the double team goes to the basket missed the layup ad goes for the rebound puts it back up and in big play by adud stayed with it 5145 tenness by six Adu now has 12 points broom top of the circle hands it to Baker mazaro now to Johnson out front Donaldson down low broom working against Adu spins Baseline goes up strong and puts it in and he's fouled is that three on ad do that'll be three on Ado wow that's a big call we're getting some foul trouble going here you know they I heard one of the Auburn uh coaches talk about broom's game it's an old man's game he gets like oldtime centers just get down there get the block and then they're able to go with both hands and not jump out of the gym use his body and feet to get open Broom goes to the line 60% free throw shooter leading score on this team averaging 16 points a game got 13 tonight misses the free throw Baker Mazar goes High to try and save it and does in the corner and then he throws it off James as he was going out of bounds to maintain possession good hustle play yeah he he's long he just reached over Joe that time and tipped the ball over to the corner and ran it down it's good play Janie Johnson comes out of the game and Williams is back in and that's Jaylen Williams Williams had five in the first half fourpoint Tennessee lead 5147 Williams trying to get the ball in bounds and does to Baker mazaro he throws it way out front to Donaldson now to broom at the top of the key broom gives it back to Donaldson Donaldson to Baker mazaro turns fires a three no good they battle for the rebound loose on the floor and Ziggler comes out of there with him gives to connect connect he wanted to go to the basket and Baker mazaro cut him off now connect goes again this time against broom missed the layup ball comes out to the corner and running it down is going to be Denver Jones Jones gives to Williams he goes to the basket puts turns puts it up and In Crowd wanted to charge Williams went running into James went flying across the lane it's a physical game but Williams able to get the bucket to go lot of contact 51l there's a foul out front that's called on Denver Jones as he fouls zakai Ziggler it's a two-point game they'll be bumps and bruises all over 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here as we have 15 minutes 36 seconds left to go in this game and Bert um these are two excellent coaches they got two teams that are just not going to back down tonight at all no they're not they're both very competitive and the record reflects it I mean they're they're excellent teams and you're right they're both two great coaches two best in the conference by far I think so too both teams are 21- six on the season both teams pretty much are a locked for the NCA tournament so they're playing for seed but this game is a game for Pride yeah yeah Pearl coming back to Knoxville absolutely and playing for the top of the SEC right you know that's playing for a championship and Auburn's had success against Tennessee they won what seven of nine seven of the last nine and uh during that time two and two here at uh Food City Center yeah that didn't go over too well no they've won two straight here in this building 5149 Auburn's hit four of its last five shots Tennessee is just one for its last eight and you know Bert with vesy on the bench I wonder how long coach Barnes can keep him there you know he's he not scoring tonight in fact had scored a point but he does so many other little things you really need him yeah he lose balls rebounds the defense gainy gives you more offense B Dalton connect standing right in front of him looking at him he's got scratches on his arms that he's been I mean it's just a physical basketball game he's got Burman on him he wants the ball back as soon as possible conect trying to throw it in looks looks gets to Ziggler Ziggler brings it back out as Auburn's manto man Ziggler gives to gainy gainy top of the KY aaka aaka now to James out front James has the ball stripped and stolen by Johnson Johnson going to work drops it off Donaldson back to Johnson and they'll set it up James did a good job protecting the rim here's Johnson going Baseline throws it way out front to broom now to Donaldson thought about a long three doesn't take it we get down to 15 minutes to go two-point Tennessee lead 5149 Donaldson drives kicks it out Williams Williams going to step back and a bomb is going to Rattle no good long rebound goes to gainy gainy drives to front Court bump but fouled by Donaldson at the free throw line that's only Donaldson's first foul fourth team foul on the Tigers James goes out and mayak is back in for Tennessee 5149 Tennessee connect to throw it in gets it out front to Ziggler at midcourt he's guarded by KD Johnson Ziggler dribbles out front mesak sets a pick but Ziggler keeps the ball aaka now sets a pick but Auburn switches back Ziggler drives against Donaldson goes to the basket puts him up short but draws the foul and Donaldson picks up back-to-back fouls and that'll send Ziggler to the line aggressive move by Ziggler they denied everywhere so he said heck with it I'm going to the rim Drew contact yep and Ziggler will step to the strike Ziggler he's been there twice tonight he's two for two Ziggler fires the free throw and he hits it so Ziggler gets his ninth Point Tennessee 17 of 18 you can win with that yes sir Ziggler will go again going for his 10th point and he oh it popped out on him so it's 5249 Tennessee by three Auburn's got the basketball Johnson top of the key to Williams back to Johnson broom working hard down low and a walker grabs him yeah can't blame him no you can't let broom back you underneath the bucket first foul on aaka Fifth foul on Tennessee 1423 to go Tennessee leading by three 52 49 inbounds pass goes to Burman Burman with gainy on him brings it back out they're going to call gainy for a reaching foul they don't call things when guys get knocked down then you got a little Ticky Tack and they call it inconsistent fifth foul on Tennessee Auburn already has six this half inbounds pass goes to broom in the lane goes up against the Waka and puts it in he's got a s touch yeah he does and he's got a lot of points 15 of them and here's a connect three-pointer no good broom gets the rebound Outlet pass Burman goes to the basket lays it in wow so Auburn got the long rebound they ran it back the other way and Auburn now leads 5352 pass take take it to on broom broom got a piece of it but aaka still turns and hooks it up and in great play by aaka great recognition by Ziggler to get it into him Tennesse leads 5453 broom looks for a cutter throws it off in the corner Burman his three is good wow burman's back to back three yeah Auburn leads 5654 didn't know he had an in there's a whistle and a foul is going to be caught on Johnson trying to bump up on Ziggler BD I kind of agree with you they're they're slugging each other under the basket and they're calling these Ticky tacks out front I don't understand it I know it it's going to be a lot of free throws in this game Ziggler goes to the line Tennessee's already in the boat bonus with 1332 yep and Tennessee's got five fouls so they've got one more to spare before AUB goes to the bonus Ziggler at the stripe puts the free throw up missed the front end on the one and one Auburn's got the ball leading by two 5654 132 minutes to go Donaldson at midcourt for the Tigers gives to Burman Gay's got him pass down low goes to Williams Williams on maak goes in scores with the left hand and he's fouled mhak fou him again Williams got it too deep yep and able just to bank it off the glass yeah he's tall what he 68 69 list him at 68 Auburn this the biggest lead the Tigers have had Adu comes into the game and M shak's coming out got to go with more size 5854 Auburn Williams at the line going for double figures they're a different team when he's on the floor you're right's a very talented player absolutely Williams fires the free throw and he hits it 10 points for Williams favoring that leg but he's getting it done 5954 biggest lead for the Tigers Ziggler free throw line looks for a walk and now there's finally a holding foul Cardwell on Cardwell aaka was in there for a long time they finally got Cardwell on a holding foul against aaka gainy leaves vesy comes back in with those three fouls a Waka to the line to Bay with eight points tonight so they got two player three players with three fouls aaka one and one Fire's good got to make them we're going to get a lot of opportunities at the free throw line here the rest of this game a Waka with nine cuts the Auburn lead to four 5955 aaka second free throw rattles no good Williams rebounds Auburn's got the ball and the tigers are up by four Donaldson top of the circle Donaldson drops it off Cardwell now to Donaldson back up front to Johnson Johnson's going to tee up a three and he missed it long rebound goes to aaka aaka gives to Ziggler and Tennessee runs it back the other way Ziggler in front Court thought about a three doesn't take it now he drives against Williams lost the ball and they're going to call it touch foul on Williams wow Ziggler lost his balance and fell and they're going to call Williams for the foul Bert will take that one too all day all day long Ziggler goes for his 10th Point fires the free throw and it rolls off aaka going for the rebound fouls aaka push it on Williams so they're shooting now they sent shoot a one and one so that's a four-point turnaround if Auburn can hit these free throws but they're really calling it close my guess is they don't want this thing to get out of hand but they're calling that's getting ridiculous well they're calling all the stuff on the outside and letting everything all the banging inside go right now Williams at the line he's got 10 [Music] Williams this will be a one and one first free throw on the way is good he's got 11 this is his 134th game at Auburn which ties him for the all-time record with Frankie Sullivan both with 134 Williams second free throw was good 12 points for him Tennesseee now down 6155 now gain's got to run the team with Ziggler on the bench gy drives into the lane gets to the basket puts it up missed the layup a walker goes for the rebound runs it down in the corner great effort by AER Tennessee resets gets to vavy vesy double team looks for help splits the double team throws it crosscourt and stolen Johnson steals it Johnson now making a move to the basket he's going to be fouled that fouls on vesy that's four that's another touch foul though that foul was 15 ft away from the basket yeah he's just running alongside [Music] him now Ziggler got about a 30 second rest and now he comes out come back into the game replacing vesy with those four fouls Johnson a 77% free throw shooter Johnson has six points tonight Auburn Lee Tennessee 6155 brooms coming back into the game for Cardwell Johnson spins the ball dribbles it fires it hits it seven for him Auburn's lead now gets to seven 127 to go in this one and Johnson will try it again Johnson takes his time and fires hits that one hits them both he's got eight it's a free throw contest right now right now it is 6355 Auburn by eight Dany down to Ziggler Ziggler holds it gives to connect connect turns fires a three that's good money connect just turns and bombs it in what a stroke connect hits now he fans the crowd trying to get him up and going 6358 Johnson top of the circle connect that with 17 points pass down low to broom broom goes to the basket aaka fing well prevented a basket but aaka picks up another foul and Auburn will go to the line broom will shoot when we come back this is not for the meek tonight this one this is a physical battle and with 1138 to go Auburn leads Tennessee 6358 back in a moment this is Tennessee basketball on the ball Network professional Jewelers on Kingston Pike and in Athens on Kingston Pike at 8817 pull on in well for diamonds for anything you need repaired these guys do it all and they'll buy your gold if your spool is a little low you may have to sell it to pay an electric bill we've been so cold professional Jewelers they do with all go to professional jewelers.com professional jewelers.com or see them at 8817 Kingston Pike or in 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will last a lifetime tell Google to play 107.7 [Music] wik hey fans we invite you to join us Monday nights on the ball network from calh on the river just now down from Thompson bilding Arena Food City Center for V Halls we'll talk Tennessee basketball coaches Rick Barnes and Kelly Harper each week and other coaches and the spring Sports here at Tennessee ball calls the weekly radio call-in show for the Tennessee Volunteers and the lady BS Monday nights 8:00 Eastern 7:00 Central Time on the VA Network lady BS have a big game here tomorrow against Texas A&M the last home game of the season then close out things at South Carolina on Sunday lady balls need a couple of wins to guarantee or try and get them into a double buy for the SEC tournament and also help their chances to get into the NCA tournament so that's tomorrow Texas A&M here in town but Rick Barnes and the volunteers have a problem on their hands that they trail Auburn 6358 as Auburn is outscored Tennessee this half 2314 well we got foul trouble we got Jonas with three vavy with four and aaka with three so we got to calm down on the fouling and the other thing is both teams now have nine team fouls yeah so be the double bonus rest of the way free throw shooting is going to be used the rest of the game and Auburn will step up first as broom will shoot tenness now 18 of 23 at the line Auburn right now is 15 out of 18 so broom has a chance to add two more he's got 15 tonight broom the Lefty puts it up short way short fou in the act of shooting so he'll have another free throw talking about broom he's got 329 blocks in his career so he's a terrific Center for him second free throw that's long rebound U lost it out of bounds but it's knocked out of his hands by Johnson so broom misses two free throws and Tennesse gets the ball down by five 1138 to go in the game looks like they're going in that zone Ziggler comes across the line gets the ball to ad free on the line back door cup connect slams up great pass from Adu excellent pass great play they just tricked that player in the corner the Auburn player connect went back door for the slam 6360 Auburn by three pass goes to Burman into broom broom in the lane works on a Waka fakes goes up with the left hand missed it a Walker rebounds Tennessee's got the ball Ziggler gets it to connect it's connect time connect time top of the key connect dribbles crosses over Fall Away 15-footer no good Adu goes for the rebound lost it loose on the floor Adu still has it gets to aaka he gets it across the connected he gets fouled connector go to the line for two what hustle extra effort by Adu made that play happen that foul is going to be on Johnson KD Johnson that'll be his third and now connect will go to the [Applause] line both of these teams landing on the [Applause] line again every loose ball contested connect going for his 20th point and he missed it wow we missed a bunch of free throws here the second half this half yeah we missed four couple front ends five we missed five Tennesse in the first half was 14 out of 15 at the strike connect shoots for his 20th Point connect second free throw on the way that's good two-point Auburn lead 6361 Ziggler staying on Donaldson Donaldson comes across with 1046 to go in the game Donaldson gets the broom top of the key back door cut layup good by Baker ma that was good execution by Auburn great pass by broom 6561 they all concentrated on broom and Baker Mazar cut back door and got a layup 6561 Auburn Ziggler top of the key gives to connect connect working one-on-one against Johnson drives and gets to the basket puts it up shot blocked but he draws a foul you know go to the line as Johnson fouls him bird he puts his head down he's either going to score you're going to have to foul well they're going to foul him and they're going to call it whether they foul him or not cuz he's going to the rim so connect will have two more free throws connect to seven out of eight tonight at the line team Trails by four Connect spins it fires it hits it got [Applause] 21 6562 Auburn connect will go again connect fires it up there and he makes that that one too 22 points for him 6563 Auburn Tigers have the ball in front Court Jones gives to broom top of the key now to Baker mazara back to broom goes to the basket reverse layup is no good and he draws a foul that foul is going to be on gainy on a reach in that's a break could have been a dude third foul on gainy and broom goes back to the line not a lot of flow this half a lot of free throw shooting bunch of free throws broom at the line fires and he missed it that's three in a row yeah broom is 0 for four at the free throw stripe tonight and now the student section off to our left they'll give him the business Auburn in this half six of 11 at the line broom second free throw on the way he hit that one 16 for broom Tennessee lead 60 or Trail 6663 10 minutes to go exactly Dany to Ziggler top of the key Ziggler hands back to connect turns fires to tie got it money what a shot by connect filling it up 25 points for him and we're tied at 66 man he can shoot the Rock Donaldson everybody stands Donaldson top of the key to broom broom thought about a three now he takes a three and he hits wow 6966 Auburn back in front by three Ziggler brings it to front Court groom is a 36% three-point shooter pass goes to connect be Mazar is right on top of him connect goes behind the back now he keeps his dribble alive gives it over Ziggler Ziggler's going to pull up he'll fire a three that's good M Ziggler hits from out front what a ball game it's awesome isn't it 69 all nine minutes to go punch counter punch they're balling out here tonight Baker Mazar there Johnson through hands of Donaldson and out of bounds into the Auburn bench Donaldson lost track of but sails out of bounds and it'll be Tennessee ball 69 all and now a whistle and Auburn's going to take a timeout timeout Tigers 851 to go second half with timeout our score Tennessee 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game Bert if you don't like this one you don't like basketball you shouldn't even bother to get out if you don't like this game this is an awesome contest the referees kind of messed it up a little bit with a bunch of foul calls but the last few plays have been outstanding the game's getting a little bit of flow high level dolon connect has 25 for Tennessee 12 for Ziggler 12 for Adu Ado also has seven rebounds aai Ziggler has four rebounds and eight assists in this game so he's on his way to a double double perhaps Dalton may end up with 40 he he could he'll take a bunch of shots down the stretch we got tons of time yeah 851 remaining B it's been really a chess match too between these two coaches trying to get matchups and they're dealing with foul trouble both coaches both coaches with foul trouble let's catch you up at the date on the foul situation as Adu has three connect has two four for vesy three for gy three for aaka for Auburn three for Holloway uh Denver Jones has three KD Johnson has three Dylan Cardwell has three so you've got to rotate guys but again that's why you play eight or nine yeah because in these situations you need some depth Janai broom doesn't have doesn't have any fouls which is hard to believe as physical as he is so Auburn took that time out and the Tigers will have the well Tennessee will have the [Music] ball yeah the ball just went through his hands that's right [Music] it B connect something just to watch his shot he's unbelievable it just catches as soon as he catches it he's ready to shoot it and lets it fly but he's just as good a Shooters is he can drive it just as good and he gets the free throw line he's been there 10 times already nine of in Tedy a chance to take the lead they got Williams trying to guard him now connect he'll go right around him connect takes a three drives pulls up from the corner and hits in your face connect with 27 what a shooter unbelievable 7169 he's not first team allamerican there's no they shouldn't even have a team Williams back door cut underneath and connect picks up a foul as he bumps into Baker Mazzara that's his third back door cut Baker Mazar caught it and he was fouled they're they're going to go at him they can go even more now with three fouls lazara an 88% free throw shooter 820 to go mazara to the line has a chance to tie it mazara at the line shooting into the Tennessee student section fires good he has 12 he's got 10 games in the SEC in double figures and now he's got a chance to tie this game up mazzar the Lefty fires it missed it rebound goes to connect Tennesse has the ball in the lead 7170 connect with 27 has the ball hands it back to Ziggler Ziggler between the circles getes to connect comes across turns fires from 15 good again he's on can't stop him he's unbelievable cannot stop him 7370 Tennessee by three pass goes to Williams Williams back on top to broom now to Holloway back to Baker mazara Baker mazara itching to shoot it doesn't do it picks up his dribble they give it to broom broom backing down a walker goes across the lane throws it up no good James rebounds lot of contact no call Ziggler midcourt and a touch foul on Williams that'll send Ziggler to the line Williams fouls him 45 ft away from the basket and Ziggler goes to the line trying to build on a three-point lead what a show Dalton connect putting on again tonight 29 Points for the Tennessee Gunner and it takes us to the under eight Break Time Out 733 remaining Tennessee leads at 7370 back in a moment this is Tennessee basketball on the ball Network hey guys it's Mark from Ry Wallace Chevrolet and Clinton right now we have the biggest selection of inventory that we've had in years with the widest range of silver AOS in stock that you can find anywhere so come check us out at Rusty Wallace Chevrolet and Clinton and don't forget every new Chevrolet comes with r Rusty's exclusive 200,000 Mi warranty so find New Roads to Rusty Wallace Chevrolet and Clinton or visit us online at 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seconds for station identification produced by learfield this is the ball Network the flagship station for the Tennessee Volunteers 107.7 wi kfm nville cumulus Media Station wik Bob kessling Bert burle Camp back with you here at fot City Center Dalton connect Bert 12 points in the first half 17 points in the second half and he has shot Tennessee to this lead as the balls Trail this game in the second half by eight yeah he's made some unbelievable shots he's getting to the free throw line he's four for six from the three-point line he's Unstoppable right now he's in the he's in the groove they need to ride him as hard as they can give him the ball every chance they get and let him go to work uh Auburn LED this game 63- 55 and Tennessee has turned things around they tied it up at 66 tiing in at 69 and then the Dalton connect sh at 7370 and Ziggler goes to the line for Tennessee he'll have two shots zakai going for his 13th Point fires and he missed it short they'll have another one Tennessee now 21 of 28 at the free throw he's missed four he has Z has which three seven really unusual second free throw is good so he's got 13 points on the night the lead is four 7470 7 and2 minutes to go and Auburn works it up Donaldson they'll make that Holloway back into the game Holloway had foul problems throw a pass down low to broom broom cross out front Holloway now to Baker mazara he's got connect on him throws it back out front to Holloway 7 seconds on the shot clock mazero holds it drives on connect takes it in the lane puts it off the glass no good broom follows and sticks it [Applause] in he's a low down low isn't he he really is physical 7472 teny by two under seven to go Ziggler top of the key Ziggler on the dribble keeps it alive connect and broom going at it he's going to shoot right over him connect takes a step fires a three and he hits it was right in his face and he still hit it unbelievable he's so hot 7772 this is one of the most incredible shooting performances in a half we've ever seen in this building no doubt Jones download to broom broom double team whips a pass crosscourt out front goes to Holloway down the lane little scoop shot that's no good Williams gets the rebound Bam mazaro from the corner he hits a three they won't go away now they'll hang tough that's a three-point shot makes a two-point game 7775 Tennessee leads Auburn by two connect going to come back out and broom's got him again going to be a replay right here connect Stutter Step this time drives to the basket and Slams on him oh toy connect 34 points for connect he schooled broom that time 7975 room has no chance to stand with him 5 and 1/2 minutes to go Holloway gives to Baker mazara get it down low to Williams on the Block against James now to broom he's going to launch a three and he missed it long rebound goes to gy in Tennessee's got the ball and a four-point lead 520 to go connect this time on Baker mazara throws it down low giv and go a walk in the lane lost the ball off his foot goes out to Baker mazara bounce pass and Jones lays it up and in turnover leads to two for the tigers 7977 tennessy by two with 5 minutes to go in this one Ziggler top of the circle gets to connect Baker Mazar has got him they got the whole side cleared out for him connect drives gcks it off to a walking out of gainy he's got an open look for a three that's going to bounce too strong and the rebound to broom Auburn got a chance to tie head P head to Williams he lays it up it's blocked by James tenness has got the ball Ziggler comes to front Court Bruce Pearl is just teed up he's on the court Bruce Pearl now gets teed up for coming on the floor he didn't like that last play it was a good block by James he wanted a foul called and so Tennesse is going to shoot free throws [Applause] Bruce Pearl still hot he was teed up by Byron Jarrett and Don Daly comes over to settle him down here's connect at the line he's going for 35 first one short he's got to be tired he'll try another one these are the technical fouls connect second one on the way that's good Tennessee leads 7977 connect now with 35 points the clock uh we lost time on the clock we're checking it 630 plus scoring game for Dalton connect coach Pearl upset that Jaylen Williams didn't get a foul call on that drive a lot of contact yeah I'd be I'd be upset too so now they're going back to check on the clock well he got James got him in the head that's usually a automatic foul but no call Tennessee will take it it was close 8077 Tennessee leads with 433 to go and the officials look to say how much time should be on the clock said the clock is good Don Dy just said 448 remaining Bert this one's a long way from being over no doubt what a game by Dalton connect 35 points for you the clock is correct 10 of 18 from the floor five of seven from three-point range and 10 of 12 at the line they have no nobody that can guard him one-on-one no can't even get close to him so Tennessee gets one point on the technical and now Tennessee will have it side front court and vesy comes back into the game for Tennessee hadn't played much tonight because of foul problems but he's a veteran on the floor now and Ziggler going to work one-on-one giv to connect broom they double team him this time get to Ziggler Ziggler free throw line alyo the ball knocked away and broom comes up with it so Auburn defending that play well and now the Tigers have the ball Holloway in front Court 437 to go three-point lead for Tennessee broom getes right side Baker mazara he drives behind the back pass Contender for groom it's off his hands and out of bounds why would you do that I don't know not a good play not a smart play Baker maera driving from the right to the left triying to hook it behind his back and a went off broom he wasn't ready for that one no who would be no so tennessy will take the turnover get the ball and bring it up with now four and A2 minutes to go in the game and the ball is riding a three-point lead 87 to7 17 turnovers for Auburn top of the key James ands to connect Baker mazara on him connect now they switch off broom's got him now back to Baker M Mazzara connect goes to the basket lays it up and in with the left hand that's unbelievable they they can't stop him with two people that can't stop [Applause] 8277 I told you he's going for 40 well he's got 37 yep Holloway drives on vesy can't get in brings it back out 353 to go 8277 Tennessee Baker mazara pulls up with the free throw line now back out to broom broom Williams goes down the lane little floater bounces no good in James rebounds Tennessee's got the ball Al's not getting good looks right now 8277 is the Tennessee lead Ziggler has it out front lots of Hands by Denver Jones no call top of the key connect Here We Go Again connect it's time for a three ball time for a three they come over and double teaming whips a pass to bes now a ad in the lane lays it up and in great Play What a pass connect realized he was being triple team he threw it to vesy vesy fired into AUD 8477 great play tennessy was down by eight and Auburn throws the ball away as Holloway throws it into the Auburn bench Tennessee hit it that's connect they say hit it now they're going to ask Don Daly's asking Jared who hit it they're going to say it's going to be Auburn ball that'll take us to the under four break 257 to go in this one time out Food City City Center which is up for grabs right now Tennessee leads Auburn 8477 the VA radio network takes a lot of pride in bringing the big orange into homes clear across Tennessee and just like us Delta Dental offers an extensive network in the volunteer state their network of dentists offer plans covering 100% of your preventive care like exams and cleanings and on top of dental plans Delta Dental now puts the sea in Tennessee with Delta Vision find out more at Delta Dental tn.com UT fans know it takes teamwork to win and when you choose Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee you 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8477 Tennessee the only thing I think is they thought maybe Ziggler hit it when Holloway threw it away but the way Holloway reacted he put his both yeah he knew he he threw it out of bounds he put both his uh hands on his head saying uh-oh that's a turnover but Auburn they get the break they'll get the ball there's 257 remaining still a lot of basketball to play Tennessee shooting 50% from the floor for the game Tennessee has made eight of its last n nine shots Auburn shooting 47% inbounds pass goes to broom crosscourt pass in the corner a three is good by Holloway Auburn needed that they worked it well and it's 8480 and now Tennessee Coach Rick Barnes takes a time out he does that to get Dalton connect back into the game he took him out get a little rest yeah so he comes back in and so Tennessee takes the time out Tennessee has two left so does Auburn 245 remaining hey fans Tennessee athletics invites younger vs to kids day out this new program will provide exclusive yearr round access to select UT games and sporting events to learn more about kids day out visit utsports.com presented by the Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic proudly serving the University at Tennessee athletics department since 1949 B we're talking to coach Barnes and he's saying really the NCA tournament starts tonight for Tennessee because all these games the rest of the way are going to be against NCA tournament caliber players this game tonight is's going to prepare you for it and then you got Alabama on Saturday South Carolina and Kentucky to close things out all of those teams will be in the NCA tournament it couldn't be any tougher no but Tennessee right now has a four-point lead with two 45 remaining and Santiago vesy throws it into Ziggler side front Court Au stays manto man Tennessee a four-point lead Ziggler looks for connect who else Ziggler keeps his drive a line gets to the free throw line goes all the way under the basket circles looks still looks 8 seconds on the shot clock Ziggler holds it out front drives gets to the basket puts it up no good whistle and a foul Ziggler dribble that ball for 29 seconds look like a globe trod out there finally got fou by Jones that's the fourth foul on Jones and they're going to review this let's see what they're looking at connect was into it with somebody let's see what Don D is going to say here we're looking at a possible flagrant elbow I think against connect yeah not against connect the elbow he got elbowed I think so they'll go back and look at it 8480 Ziggler's dribbling exhibition was unbelievable bird he just kept probing and probing and probing and couldn't find anybody finally ran out of time and had to take it to the basket they might be looking Baker mazzaro and conect got tangled up with the free throw line and broom I don't see anything a do I didn't unless are saying that broom through the elbow I think he was just trying to block the shot and then look like Baker mazaro just threw connect out of the way but didn't look flagrant [Applause] no but they continue to look at it at the monitor it gives both of these teams an extra time out so let's see what Don Dy has to say after review incidental contact yep I think that's that's right the right call yeah I do too but it'll send Ziggler to the line and ber you mentioned it a long time ago in this game it's about making free throws and Tennessee and now will step to the line have a chance to shoot two and the BS also have hit eight of the last nine shots from the floor well conect made has he made all eight of them well let's think back anybody else I don't remember anybody else scor ad do had a dunk yeah he did he made six or seven of them Zigler Ziggler at the line he got 13 points Ziggler big free throws here fires got it he'll make the big ones 14 for Ziggler he's one assist away from another double double goes for his 15th Point drills it 15 for Ziggler Tennesse by six and a crowd back into it on their feet Baker mazaro download to broom working on Adu backs him down goes to the basket ad blocks the shot fouled him it's four on Ado isn't it [Music] [Applause] yep that's option number one for the Tigers right now broom yep broom 21 points [Applause] goes to the strike fires the free throw and he hits that one struggled early but he's made a couple in a row now he has 22 points on the night broom two for six at the long no yeah that's right yeah he is it's two for six two for six yeah he missed a bunch we'll try another one that one bounces in thought about it dropped 23 points for broom four-point lead 88682 everybody in back court Ziggler gets to James now back to Ziggler two minutes to go in this game in Tennessee holding on to a four-point lead Ziggler top of the key throws the ball to connect Baker Mazar on him they clear out this right side connect goes to the basket left hand layup is good H wow 39 points how good is he I'm telling you what they're throwing everything they got at him and they can't stop him and he's shooting layups brooms spins Baseline against Adu hooks the pass Cross Court to Johnson Johnson kicks it off top of the key Holloway back out to Williams he's going to fire a three and he missed it rebound goes to James and now Tennessee has a Sixpoint lead with 90 seconds to go on this one let him fou you Ziggler across the Line 120 to go Tennessee leads by six Ziggler gives to connect connect gives to Ziggler in the corner to James he won't shoot it 10 seconds on the shot clock everybody in the gym wants him to shoot it connect gets it top of the key fires long range missed everything rebound BBY lays it up and in there he goes Sago vasy Auburn standing flat-footed and vasy got that rebound and laid it up and in big play here goes Auburn James blocks the shot is driving to the basket Holloway slap out of bounds it'll be Auburn ball Bert this place is as loud as I've ever heard it it is loud 90 to 82 Tennessee leads and vesy made the play Auburn will throw it in 49 seconds that's all that's left Auburn lobing into broom in the lane free throw line broom turns gives it off underneath to Johnson he puts it up no good and draws a foul from Ado it's better than a layup absolutely Mak you make free throws and so Jonas Adu has now fouled out of the game that's his fifth foul Bert he's the guy that got Tennessee started in this game 10 quick points he ended up with 14 but again we keep talking about ad do and um and and aaka and the one-two punch they're giving him aaka tonight has nine points in the game yeah has 14 yeah great combination Johnson at the [Applause] strike Johnson going to put up the first free throw that's good he's got nine n 0 to 83 Tennessee with 44 seconds to go Johnson will try another one Johnson with the student section roaring at him puts the shot up and hits he's in double figures with 10 9084 Tennessee to work it in with 44 seconds to go VES he gets the inbounds they double teaming vesy lost the ball and they say it's knocked out of bounds by Johnson 41.3 seconds remaining that's 7 Seconds to get it across the line Ziggler to throw it in underneath on the Baseline is devescovi vesy double team gives back to Ziggler Ziggler slows it up and now a foul is called that foul is going to be on Holloway fourth foul on Holloway and Tennessee goes back to the free throw line Tennessee is 25 of 33 at the line free throw by Ziggler is good many 16 for him Ziggler will go [Applause] again Ziggler tried again that's good too Ziggler was 17 what a game he's played Auburn trying to get it in they do 9284 30 seconds to go in this one Tennessee trying to get a huge homec Court Victory Holloway top of the key bombs away no good rebound James let's see if Auburn's going to foul they say no fouls crank the bus James dribbles into front court and this Tennessee crowd is going to celebrate for the next 15 seconds of this one they'll count it down this was a battle all night long but Tennessee prevails on the sharp shooting of Dalton connect ties his career high with 39 the balls fans counted down to a Tennessee Victory the volunteers have knocked off the Auburn Tigers and a battle of two of the best teams in the SEC and two of the best teams in the country the fourth ranked volunteers knock off the 11th ranked Auburn Tigers final score in this battle here at Food City Center tennessy 92 and Auburn 84 Dave Miller for First Horizon First Horizon UT Athletics I think have a number of shared beliefs but at their core is a belief that people