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Tennessee Basketball Pulls Out Wild Overtime Win at Georgia

  • On Jan. 28, 2026, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes won his 850th game as the Volunteers beat Georgia 86-85 in overtime at Stegeman Coliseum.
  • Despite shooting 31% and 18% from three in the first half, Tennessee Volunteers stayed competitive by out-rebounding Georgia Bulldogs 35-25 and trailed by only six.
  • Key moments included Marcus Millender's 3.6-second tying layup and a late 0.6-second play, while Ja'Kobi Gillespie led Tennessee with 21 points, and J.P. Estrella scored five in overtime.
  • The Vols pulled off their second straight road conference victory at Georgia and will return home to play Auburn on Saturday as they wrap up January play.
  • Dominating the glass 52-27, Tennessee Volunteers held a 26-7 offensive rebounding edge as Estrella and Felix Okpara combined for 20 rebounds creating 24 second-chance points.
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Gillespie scores 21, Tennessee beats Georgia 86-85 in OT for coach Rick Barnes' 850th career win

Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 21 points, J.P. Estrella scored five of his 17 points in overtime, and Tennessee beat Georgia 86-85 on Wednesday night for coach Rick Barnes’ 850th career victory.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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