Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes gave an emotional statement on his seniors after his team’s 75-65 win over South Carolina. The Volunteers bounced back on Senior Day from a tough loss on the road to Ole Miss to pick up their twelfth SEC win of the season.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 4 Tennessee basketball went out with a win on Senior Day against South Carolina. The final score was 75-65, and after the final victory of the regular season, seven Vol seniors were recognized.

All 5-foot-9 of Zeigler embraced his coach and lifted the future hall of famer into a bear hug, the two exchanging a laugh one final time in front of fans at Food City Center. Shortly after, the other six seniors joined Tennessee’s all-time assists leader at half-court,

Tennessee basketball secured a double-bye in the SEC Tournament by beating South Carolina in the regular-season finale Saturday.

Tennessee basketball has typically held senior day before the final regular-season home game, but is holding it postgame Saturday.