Illinois Basketball Muscles Up But Falls Short in Loss to No. 1 Tennessee
The Illini had upset on their minds in leading for much of the game, but the Vols got the play they needed at the buzzer
Jordan Gainey, No. 1 Tennessee basketball beat buzzer, Illinois
Jordan Gainey scored 23 points to lift No. 1 Tennessee to a 66-64 win at Illinois to move to 10-0 this season.
WATCH: Tennessee's Jordan Gainey hits layup at buzzer vs. Illinois to keep the No. 1 Volunteers undefeated
No. 1 Tennessee survived an upset bid from Illinois after guard Jordan Gainey made a layup at the buzzer to give his team a 66-64 win. Illinois guard Kasparas Jakučionis made his second free-throw attempt to tie the game at 64 with less than six seconds left before Gainey raced down the floor to end the game in dramatic fashion.
Illinois puts up fight against No. 1 Tennessee before falling at the buzzer
After Illinois tied the game at 64 on the second of two free throws by Kasparas Jakucionis with 5.7 seconds left, Jordan Gainey scored on a driving layup as time expired.
3 Key Numbers That Explain Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 1 Tennessee
In a physical, defensive-minded battle between Illinois (7-3) and No. 1 Tennessee (10-0) on Saturday in Champaign, the Volunteers prevailed 66-64, escaping the State Farm Center with their unblemished record compliments of a buzzer-beating layup from sixth man Jordan Gainey.
Saturday Big Ten Recap: Illinois Falls To Tennessee At The Buzzer
The Big Ten had a loaded slate of action on Saturday, highlighted by marquee matchups for a handful of teams. The best battle was in Champaign, as Illinois took top ranked Tennessee to the final minutes.
Darlinstone Dubar expected to be available for Tennessee basketball at Illinois
Darlinstone Dubar did not play in Tennessee's win against Miami on Tuesday while in concussion protocol. He is expected to play against Illinois.
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