"Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) with a 78-56 win."
"The Vols did just about everything right and showed again why -- no matter the seed -- they are a perennial threat to go deep in March."
"Gillespie passed up a chance to score 30 points... when he drove the lane with 1:13 left but skipped the open look and threw a lob to Felix Okpara for the bucket."
"What has remained a constant in March is Tennessee winning. The Vols have been a top-six seed in all eight of their NCAA tournament appearances under coach Rick Barnes."
Tennessee secured a 78-56 victory over Miami (Ohio) in the NCAA tournament, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie scoring 29 points and hitting six 3-pointers. The Vols, who ended the season with a rough patch, advanced to face Virginia next. Gillespie's performance included five 3-pointers in the first half, contributing to a significant lead. Ethan Burg added a buzzer-beater 3-pointer, while J.P. Estrella recorded a double-double. Miami's Peter Suder was the only player in double digits for his team with 27 points. Tennessee aims to continue its strong tournament history under coach Rick Barnes.
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