The Tennessee Volunteers (21-1, 9-0) prevailed in a SEC contest at Thompson-Boling Arena against the Missouri Tigers (11-10, 2-7), 72-60.
It was an ugly start for both the Vols and Tigers. However, it didn’t take the number one team in the nation long to get hot offensively.
#Vols are on a crazy run right now. 18-2 over the last 8:17.
Missouri has missed their last 10 shots.
31-19 #Vols with 4 minutes to go in the first.
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) February 6, 2019
Despite the impressive run, the Vols were unable to maintain that momentum and turned the ball over three consecutive times.
Three turnovers in as many minutes by Tennessee allows Missouri to go on a little 7-0 of their own.
Coming up on halftime, the #Vols lead 31-26.
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) February 6, 2019
The Vols went into halftime leading the Tigers 37-31.
Tennessee continued to be consistent offensively in the second half and steadily widened the gap.
The Volunteers’ offensive production was enough to carry them to another in-conference win, despite their struggle with turnovers in the game.
Final: #Vols win 72-60 over Missouri.
Williams: 13 points
Schofield: 13 points
Bone: 11 points, 7 assists
Bowden: 12 points
Alexander: 8 reboundsJust another night at the office for Tennessee.
— AtoZSports Nashville (@AtoZSports) February 6, 2019
Here are the best eight pictures from the win:
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) controls the ball as Missouri Tigers forward Kevin Puryear (24) defends during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
