KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Tennessee edged Texas A&M 87-82 in a double-overtime men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.

The Volunteers, fueled by 23 points from Nate Ament and 18 from Ja’Kobi Gillespie, overcame a 34-30 halftime deficit. The Aggies’ Jacari Lane led all scorers with 20 points and nine assists. The game was tied at 75 after regulation and 79 following the first overtime.

Tennessee secured the win at the free-throw line, making 31 of 42 attempts, while Texas A&M hit 21 of 32. The Volunteers also dominated offensive rebounds 20-8 before a crowd of 17,808. Texas A&M fell to 13-4 overall, while Tennessee improved to 12-4.