No. 19 Tennessee Rolls Past South Carolina State 105-54 to Close Nonconference Slate

The blowout capped a challenging nonconference schedule, setting up Saturday’s SEC opener at Arkansas.

Overview

Ja'Kobi Gillespie led Tennessee with 21 points and eight assists without a turnover.
Nate Ament scored 16 points, Amari Evans added 14, and Felix Okpara contributed nine points and four blocks.
Jaylen Carter (13 points, 10 rebounds) and J.P. Estrella (12 points, 10 rebounds) recorded double-doubles.
The Vols shot over 60% from the field, built a 41-25 halftime lead on 62% shooting, and dominated the glass 52-16 overall.
The win moved Tennessee to 10-3 and produced its first 100-point game of the season; SC State fell to 1-14 as Jayden Johnson scored 25.