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Nate Ament Shines in Tennessee's SEC Tournament Victory

3/14/2026

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Nate Ament returned to action and scored 27 points for Tennessee in a 72-62 SEC Tournament victory over Auburn.
Despite leg-injury concerns, he contributed markedly in the second half, sparking a 20-0 run and finishing with eight rebounds and four assists.
Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford led his team with 28 points, while Tennessee's defense held Keyshawn Hall to 10.
The win advances Tennessee to face Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals.

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Story summary

Nate Ament returned to action and scored 27 points for Tennessee in a 72-62 SEC Tournament victory over Auburn.
Despite leg-injury concerns, he contributed markedly in the second half, sparking a 20-0 run and finishing with eight rebounds and four assists.
Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford led his team with 28 points, while Tennessee's defense held Keyshawn Hall to 10.
The win advances Tennessee to face Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals.