In a matchup of two bitter rivals, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned in an impressive 91-71 victory Saturday afternoon over Alabama.
Fifth-year guard Dalton Knecht dropped 25 points, becoming the first SEC player in over three years with four straight 25-point outings, as #6 Tennessee (14-4, 4-1 SEC) claimed a wire-to-wire triumph at a sold-out Food City Center. Jonas Aidoo recorded 19 points for the second consecutive contest while also blocking a game-high four shots. Jordan Gainey totaled 15 points, a season-high five rebounds and a season-best three steals. He went 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and 4-of-4 at the free-throw line. Mark Sears finished as the lone player with over eight points for Alabama.
The Volunteers now have a midweek bye before resuming play Saturday at 6 p.m. ET in Nashville, Tenn., against Vanderbilt, live on SEC Network from Memorial Gymnasium. Coverage can also be heard on 102.5 WOW Country.