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No. 11 Tennessee loses in Columbia on a late South Carolina rally

Tennessee, ranked No. 11, lost in Columbia after South Carolina mounted a late rally to turn the game in the Gamecocks' favor.

The Volunteers had gone on the road looking for a win, but the closing phase belonged to South Carolina. The Gamecocks' late push was enough to complete the result and send Tennessee home with a defeat.

For Tennessee, it is a difficult road loss to absorb, decided by the opponent's surge late in the game. The Volunteers will need to regroup after letting the contest slip away in Columbia.