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Jahmai Mashack wins game at the buzzer against Alabama
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No. 5 Tennessee (24-5, 11-5 SEC) defeated No. 6 Alabama (23-6, 12-4 SEC), 79-76, on Saturday at Food City Center. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Coaches Poll .
The Vols won the game after Jahmai Mashack converted a three-point shot as time expired. Mashack ended the contest with 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals.
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Jordan Gainey and Chaz Lanier led Tennessee in scoring with 18 points each. Felix Okpara led the Vols in rebounds (9), while Zakai Zeigler was Tennessee's leader in assists with four.
The contest had 10 lead changes and the game was tied nine times. Tennessee totaled 27 bench points, 28 points in the paint, 20 points off turnovers and six fast break points.
Mark Sears led all scorers with 24 points for Alabama.
Tennessee will have two contests remaining in the regular-season after defeating Alabama. The Vols will play at Ole Miss and host South Carolina ahead of the SEC Tournament. The SEC Tournament will take place March 12-16 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Tennessee wins top 10 matchup against Alabama basketball
