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No. 25 Tennessee Rout Ole Miss 84-66 as Ament's Second-Half Outburst Extends Win Streak

Tennessee sustained momentum after reentering the AP Top 25 despite losing center Felix Okpara to a calf injury.

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Feb 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball against Mississippi Rebels guard Patton Pinkins (23) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Nate Ament scored 26 of his 28 points after halftime to turn a one-point break into a comfortable Tennessee win in Knoxville.
  • Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 20 points, with J.P. Estrella scoring 12 and Bishop Boswell 10 as the Volunteers balanced Ament's surge.
  • Ole Miss coach Chris Beard was ejected following two technicals late, and Tennessee capitalized with free throws and an Ament three-point play.
  • The Volunteers improved to 16-6 overall and 6-3 in the SEC with their fourth straight victory, while the Rebels fell to 11-11 and 3-6 with a fourth consecutive loss.
  • Felix Okpara missed a second straight game with a calf injury, and reserve Amaree Abram was out due to illness as Tennessee again leaned on its depth.