As the final horn sounded on Tennessee's 83-72 win over Texas at the SEC Tournament on Friday, Vols coach Rick Barnes and Longhorns coach Rodney Terry met at mid-court for a handshake that turned in to a brief on-the-move hug.

The Tennessee Volunteers are one of the best teams in the country, a status that has become expected under 10th-year head coach Rick Barnes. Tennessee is battling conference foes Alabama and Florida for the final No.

The Texas Longhorns lost to the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Tournament on Friday. And for now, the Longhorns will have to anxiously await their fate in the upcoming 2025 NCAA Tournament. Selection Sunday is only a few days away,