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Nevertheless, Tennessee responded through relentless offensive rebounding and smart ball movement, which turned many close situations into scoring opportunities. Jordan Pope and others stepped up, hitting contested shots to keep Tennessee in the lead as the first half approached its conclusion.
Clutch Performer Emerges
In the second half, the energy intensified. Trey Johnson's continued effort for Texas was matched by Tennessee's counterattacks, particularly from Kaden Shedrick and Ziggler, who rose to the occasion amid rising stakes. Ziggler’s agility and skill in navigating through defenses allowed him to score critical points that maintained Tennessee's lead.