Chaz Lanier Leads No. 12 Tennessee to Victory Over Gardner-Webb

In his Tennessee debut, Lanier scores 18 points as Volunteers secure an 80-64 win.

Chaz Lanier, a transfer from North Florida, made an impactful debut with 18 points, showcasing his scoring ability.
Despite losing four starters from last season, Tennessee never trailed and built a lead of up to 27 points in the second half.
Senior guard Jordan Gainey contributed 16 points, while Zakai Zeigler added 13 points and nine assists for the Volunteers.
Gardner-Webb's Darryl Simmons II led all scorers with 22 points, but the Bulldogs struggled from the 3-point line, making just 6 of 23 attempts.
Tennessee capitalized on 15 Gardner-Webb turnovers, converting them into 20 points, and improved their shooting performance from a previous exhibition loss.