15-03-2025
Vols topple the Tigers, advance to the SEC Tournament Final
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee used a 13-1 run in the second half to pull away from Auburn and advance to the SEC Tournament Final 70-65.
The game started at a frenetic pace. Auburn led 15-14 before the first TV timeout. Both teams settled in defensively. The Vols turned to Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier in the first half. The duo combined for 21 first-half points. Tennessee struggled to slow down Johni Broome. He had 12 points in the first half. Auburn led 33-32 at the break.
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Tennessee took care of business at the charity stripe. 25 of the Vols' 70 points came from the free-throw line.
Zeigler continued to lead the Vols offense. The senior finished with 20 points and 4 assists. Jordan Gainey poured in 15, and Chaz Lanier chipped in 12.
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UT contained Auburn outside of Broome. The senior finished with 23 points. The rest of the Tigers only scored 42.
UP NEXT: The Vols will play the winner of Alabama vs. Florida in the SEC Tournament Final at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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