Overview
- Tennessee moved to 1-0 with the home victory at Food City Center in Knoxville.
- Ament finished with 18 points and nine rebounds on 6-of-11 shooting, with one outlet listing his total as 19 points.
- The Vols controlled the glass 54-32 but committed 19 turnovers to Mercer’s five.
- J.P. Estrella added a career-high 12 points, Jaylen Carey had eight points and 10 rebounds, and Ja’Kobi Gillespie posted eight points with six assists.
- Nine Volunteers made their official Tennessee debuts, and the home-heavy stretch continues Saturday against Northern Kentucky.