Tennessee Basketball Shines Without Leading Scorer

0:00On March 4th, Tennessee basketball proved their depth. Tuesday night, beating South Carolina's 78-59 without leading score, Nate. Aiment. The Vols, now 21-9 overall and 11-6 in the SEC, controlled the pain from start to finish, scoring 56 points there, while holding the game cocks to just 18. Takoby Gillespie shifted to playmaker mode, dishing out a career high 12 assists, despite South Carolina keying on him heavily. He added 8 points, setting up easy buckets inside. Meanwhile, the game cocks struggled with their shots, hitting only 37% from the field, and 33% from 3-point range, on 9 of 27 tries. Players like Amari Evans stepped up big in Amin's absence, earning his first career start with 7 points, 3 rebounds, and the team's best, plus minus at plus 18. This win highlights Tennessee's front court strength and bench production, keeping them in contention late in the regular season.

1:00Felix Okpera and J.P. Estrella dominated together for 44 points on efficient shooting, with Okpera at 10-14 and Estrella capping A, strong run with 8 straight points to build a 20-point lead, their Alli Ups and Dunks overwhelm South Carolina's defense throughout. Tennessee wraps up the regular season Saturday against Vanderbilt at Food City Center, carrying in to turn in play play