Watch the Game Highlights from Texas Longhorns at Tennessee Volunteers, 01/06/2026 Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 34 points to carry No. 21 Tennessee to an 85–71 victory over Texas on Tuesday night, dominating both ends of the court in the Volunteers’ SEC rebound. Gillespie set the tone early, hitting 8 of 10 shots in the first half, including 3 of 4 from three-point range, finishing with 22 first-half points as Tennessee built a 48–33 halftime lead. J.P. Estrella added 11 points, while DeWayne Brown II and Jaylen Carey each chipped in 10, helping the Vols (11–4, 1–1 SEC) control the paint 44–18 and maintain consistency at the free-throw line, converting 21 of 29 attempts. Texas (9–6, 0–2) was led by Tramon Mark with 20 points, Camden Heide with 16, and Simeon Wilcher with 10. Despite coming into the game averaging 88.6 points per game—its highest since 1994–95—the Longhorns struggled to counter Tennessee’s inside presence and first-half scoring burst from Gillespie. The win also marked ...