It was the perfect setup for Tennessee basketball. The Vols and the Lady Vols both had games with major NCAA Tournament implications, and with February ball in full swing, they each had something to prove.
On the men’s side, a visit to the South Carolina Gamecocks was a chance to get onto the bubble. The women, meanwhile, were hosting the Texas A&M Aggies and looking for a second quality win to prove they belonged firmly in the tournament and not fall to the bubble.
Both teams, however, ended up losing their games by two points.