Zakai Zeigler fuels Tennessee's second-half push to win against Georgia

A smiling Zakai Zeigler turned to the Food City Center on Wednesday.

The 3-pointer he nailed during a passless second half of Tennessee basketball was the source of joy that ultimately overwhelmed a lethargic first half.

As he often does, Zeigler was right in the thick of things as the No. 6 Vols (16-1, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 23 Georgia (14-3, 2-2) 74-56. He had 16 points, along with six steals and seven assists, a career-best.

Chaz Lanier scored just five points, but Tennessee was attacked by the rest of its backcourt. Jordan Gainey had a game-high 19 points and Jahmai Mashack had 11.

The Vols defeated Georgia with a 26-4 run to open the second half. It started with two field goals from Mashack, including a 3-pointer, and a furious putback dunk from Felix Okpara. Gainey, Mashack and Cade Phillips increased the drive before Zeigler set the Bulldogs on fire. He made three 3-pointers in 3:10 minutes and turned a one-point halftime deficit into a 21-point lead.

Phillips scored 10 points and helped lead a dominant rebounding push by the Vols, who grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the first half.

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Tennessee vs. Georgia score updates

What time does Tennessee play Georgia today?

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2024
Time:8pm ET
Location: Knoxville

What channel is the Tennessee vs. Georgia game on today?

TV channels:SEC Network
Streaming:ESPN (subscribe today)
Radio:Vol. Network

Tennessee vs Georgia live stream options

Tennessee vs. Georgia is streaming on SEC Network. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Tennessee vs. Georgia injury updates

Forward JP Estrella is out for the season due to surgery on a left foot injury that began in the offseason.

Forward Cade Phillips injured his left shoulder against Arkansas but didn’t miss any time.

Guard Jahmai Mashack is dealing with a left pinky injury and guard Bishop Boswell has a right shoulder injury. Mashack and Boswell have played in recent games.

TEnnessee basketball schedule 2024-25 for the next five games

Record:15-1

at Vanderbilt on Jan. 18: 3:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network
Mississippi State on Jan. 21: 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPNU
at Auburn on Jan. 25: 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN2
Kentucky on Jan. 28: 7 p.m. ET on ESPN
Florida on February 1: 12 or 2 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN2

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