Tennessee came out firing on all cylinders in the first quarter against an undermanned Purdue team, and then they fell apart. The Boilermakers came storming back in the second quarter, and it was a dogfight from there.
The Volunteers had plenty of chances to put this one away, but instead, the game was decided by a blown call in overtime. It was an incredibly frustrating way to end such a successful season.
The bad call is rightfully getting all the headlines, but let’s dig a little deeper into some other issues that cost Tennessee a win on Thursday.