Tennessee fans were most likely holding their collective breath in the second round of the NCAA Tournament when the Volunteers couldn’t find their rhythm on the offensive end against Texas.
Tennessee, a top-10 offense in KenPom, shot just 33.8% from the field and couldn’t buy a made 3-pointer (3-for-25), but used one of the nation’s best defenses to hold on for a 62-58 victory for a Sweet 16 berth.
Tennessee has had a dubious history of March Madness shortcomings, but is in the Sweet 16 for the second-straight year under Rick Barnes, who couldn’t get the Volunteers to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in three of his first four appearances.