Watch: Tennessee HC Rick Barnes Talks Wire-to-Wire Win, Josiah-Jordan James' Big Night and More

Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes talked to the media following the Vols' 10-point win over the Aggies. Watch below.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– The Tennessee BasketVols defeated SEC foe Texas A&M in Thompson-Boling Arena 90-80, having led from the first basket to the final buzzer.

Five Vols scored double-digit points in the win, with Kennedy Chandler's 16 being the highest. The Vols won the board battle 34-27 and made 11 threes, shooting 42% from deep compared to the Aggies who shot 32%.

Barnes praised James' performance, the team's ability to rebound after Texas to produce offensively, Olivier Nkamhoua being unafraid to shoot and more.

The Tennessee BasketVols head coach's entire post-game media availability is in the video above.

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Published Feb 2, 2022

JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.