Tennessee Dominates Miami in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 20th, Tennessee crews to a 78-56 victory over Miami of Ohio in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The vols built a 19-point halftime lead and never looked back at the Exfinity Mobile Arena. Jacobi Gillespie led the way with 29 points, including 6-3 pointers and 9 assists, while J.P. Estrella posted a 14-point. 10 rebound, double-double. Earlier in the first half, Miami jumped out to a 13-10 edge, but Tennessee responded with a massive 41-19 run to take a 51-32 lead at the break. The vols drained eight threes in that frame alone, out shooting the Red Hawks, who managed just four from deep. Gillespie exploded for 22 points before halftime, overshadowing Tennessee's usual leading score, Nate Ammon, who wins scoreless for the first. At the time in his career, Dutwin ankle issue. He played only 19 minutes total and sat out the final stretch with the game well in hand. Tennessee matched Miami's gritty style, but executed better, hitting 9 threes overall to the Red Hawks 7, while holding them to 35.

1:07Percent shooting and a season low 56 points. The vols defense clamped down inside, limiting second chance opportunities despite their own turnover issues. With this convincing win, Tennessee advances to face Virginia in the round of 32 on Sunday, carrying momentum from their sharp shooting and defensive grit into the next challenge.