Tennessee vs Texas A&M Final Score – Vols Crush Aggies in Natty Rematch.
In a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s national championship, the Tennessee Volunteers dominated the Texas A&M Aggies with a commanding performance that left no doubt about who reigns supreme in 2025. The final score told the story—Tennessee 78, Texas A&M 59. From tipoff to the final buzzer, the Vols played with a fire that overwhelmed the Aggies, exorcising the demons of last year’s heartbreaking title loss.
Tennessee came into the game with revenge on its mind and intensity in its eyes. Led by senior guard Zakai Zeigler and breakout sophomore forward Cameron Carr, the Vols wasted no time setting the tone. A 10-2 run to start the game forced an early timeout from A&M coach Buzz Williams. But the Aggies never fully recovered. Tennessee’s defensive pressure and rebounding dominance disrupted A&M’s rhythm, limiting them to just 35% shooting from the field.
Zeigler, who missed the previous national title matchup due to injury, made his presence felt with a dazzling 18-point, 7-assist performance. He controlled the tempo and pushed the pace, getting Tennessee into transition before the Aggies could set their defense. Carr chipped in with 15 points and 9 rebounds, asserting himself as a matchup nightmare on both ends of the floor.
But it wasn’t just the stars who stepped up. Tennessee’s bench outscored A&M’s 25-10, with key contributions from Jahmai Mashack and Jonas Aidoo, who brought relentless energy and toughness. The Vols’ suffocating defense—anchored by Aidoo’s interior presence—held Texas A&M’s top scorer, Wade Taylor IV, to just 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting.
Texas A&M simply had no answers. The Aggies struggled with turnovers, committing 16 on the night, and their usual inside-out game was completely neutralized. Tennessee’s physicality in the paint and ability to switch defensively took away open looks and forced the Aggies into tough, contested shots late in the shot clock.
Head coach Rick Barnes, often scrutinized for his tournament track record, couldn’t have asked for a better performance from his squad. The Vols executed flawlessly, out-hustling, outshooting, and outsmarting the Aggies at every turn. The win serves as both a statement and a celebration for Tennessee—a culmination of hard work, resilience, and a hunger for redemption.
In the postgame press conference, Zeigler summed it up best: “We remembered last year. We felt that pain. Tonight, we made sure history didn’t repeat itself.”
With the win, Tennessee not only secures its spot atop the national rankings but also proves that they’re more than just a revenge story—they’re a powerhouse built to contend for the title once again. For Texas A&M, the loss is a bitter pill, but one that could fuel their own fire down the stretch.
In the rematch of two elite programs, the Vols left no doubt. Tennessee crushed the Aggies—and sent a clear message to the rest of college basketball: the road to the title runs through Knoxville.
