In a game against two defensive juggernauts, Texas A&M dropped its second consecutive game, falling 77-69 to No. 6 Tennessee. Surprisingly, the game came down to who was the better three-point shooter.

Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV had 18 points and nine assists for the Aggies but was 0 of 9 from deep. Zhuric Phelps added 15 points and 11 rebounds while Andersson Garcia also fi

The Aggies led by as many as nine in the first half before an offensive outburst from Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier put the Volunteers up by four at halftime. Lanier scored 22 points in the first half to help Tennessee regain the lead.