It took a long driving layup through plenty of traffic at the buzzer, but Jordan Gainey saved the day for Tennessee on Saturday night.
Gainey lifted top-ranked Tennessee to a stunning 66-64 win over Illinois at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The Volunteers, with about five seconds left on the clock and the game tied, had one last chance at a shot before overtime in what was a great non-conference battle. Gainey, after catching the inbounds pass, immediately sprinted up the court and went right for the hoop.
After traveling the full length of the floor, Gainey somehow fought through everyone and got the layup in before the buzzer sounded, which sparked a huge celebration from the Vols and silenced the Illini crowd.