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Tennessee Falls to Duke in Close Exhibition Loss
10/28/2025
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Story summary
- The University of Tennessee men's basketball team lost to No. 6 Duke 83-76 in an exhibition game on October 27, 2025, at Food City Center.
- Tennessee led 43-37 at halftime but allowed Duke to score 46 points in the second half.
- Senior guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 19 points but struggled with a 5-21 shooting performance.
- Freshman Nate Ament contributed 14 points but faced difficulties against Duke's physicality.
- Tennessee will play Mercer on November 3, 2025, seeking to enhance their performance before the regular season.
