No. 1 Tennessee Crushes Western Carolina 84-36 to Stay Undefeated

Tennessee's dominant defense and standout performances from Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier secure their 11th straight win.

Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler narrowly missed a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Chaz Lanier led all scorers with 19 points.
The Volunteers' defense held Western Carolina to just 21.9% shooting from the field and 15.4% from three-point range, allowing no two-point field goals in the first half.
Tennessee outscored the Catamounts 32-0 in points off turnovers and 22-0 in transition, showcasing their defensive and offensive dominance.
Western Carolina briefly led 9-3 early in the game but was overwhelmed by a 35-6 Tennessee run to close the first half, entering halftime down 38-15.
The Volunteers improved to 11-0, tying for the third-best start in program history, and will next face Middle Tennessee State at home on Monday.