Ja’Kobi Gillespie nets career-best 34 as No. 21 Tennessee corrals Texas

Ja'Kobi Gillespie poured in 22 of his career-high 34 points in the first half, and No. 21 Tennessee recorded its first Southeastern Conference win by taming Texas 85-71 on Tuesday night.

Gillespie was exceptional on both ends of the court, hitting 12 of 18 from the floor, 5 of 8 from long range and all five free throws. The senior added five assists, four rebounds, and three steals.

J.P. Estrella had 11 points and six rebounds for the Volunteers (11-4, 1-1). DeWayne Brown II and Jaylen...