Chaz Lanier scored 29 factors to steer No. 1 Tennessee over No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 on Saturday and tied for the very best begin to a season in program historical past.
According to the college, the Volunteers (14-0, 1-0 SEC) are tied with the 1922-23 crew for finest begin.
Igor Milicic Jr. scored 13 factors and 18 rebounds. Zakai Zeigler scored 12 factors and seven assists.
Tennessee virtually shot higher from 3-point vary (38.5%, 10 of 26) than from the sector (39.1%, 27 of 69).
DJ Wagner had 17 factors and Boogie Fland 12 for Arkansas (11-3, 0-1).
Takeaway
Arkansas: Freshman guard Karter Knox has been the “X” issue for the Razorbacks to this point this season. His position has elevated these days as he replaces Johnell Davis, who has been coping with a wrist harm. He is turning into an increasing number of snug as a scorer.
Tennessee: Trying to alleviate the stress of some robust minutes for his eight-player rotation is the problem for Vols coach Rick Barnes. Freshman guard Bishop Boswell, the ninth and closing scholarship participant on Tennessee’s roster, was restricted by a shoulder harm. He’s getting again into form.
Key second
With the sport tied at 12 halfway by means of the primary half, Lanier scored seven straight factors and the Vols went on a nine-point streak and had respiratory room with out dropping.
Key statistic
Tennessee put collectively a 27-12 rebounding benefit within the first half and completed the sport with a 51-29 lead.
Next
Arkansas hosts No. 24 Ole Miss on Wednesday whereas Tennessee travels to No. 6 Florida on Tuesday.
Associated Press reporting.
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