In a pivotal SEC matchup, No. 6 Tennessee overcame an early deficit to defeat No. 7 Texas A&M 77-69 at Reed Arena. The Volunteers' victory, their seventh against AP top-25 teams this season, was largely due to a standout performance by fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier.

No. 5 Tennessee showed its depth of weapons in its last game. The Volunteers (22-5, 9-5 Southeastern Conference) recorded their fifth win in six games on Saturday with a 77-69

Chaz Lanier had a season-high 30 points, including 8 3-pointers, and No. 6 Tennessee defeated No. 7 Texas A&M 77-69.