AUSTIN, Texas — Senior Timmy Allen hit one-of-two free throws with six seconds remaining to help No. nr/25 Texas (16-5, 5-3 Big 12) post a 52-51 victory against No. 18/20 Tennessee (14-6, 5-3 SEC) on Saturday night before a sellout crowd at the Frank Erwin Center as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The game marked the return to the Erwin Center of Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes, the all-time winningest coach in Texas program history who posted a 402-180 mark in 17 seasons at Texas (1998-2015).
The Longhorns, who entered the game leading the nation in scoring defense (54.