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No. 20 Tennessee Rolls Past Rice as Estrella Exits With Apparent Leg Injury

An apparent left leg injury to J.P. Estrella leaves Tennessee awaiting evaluation of a key contributor's status.

Overview

  • Tennessee improved to 4-0 with a 91-66 win, led by Felix Okpara’s 20 points and eight rebounds, Nate Ament’s 19 points and 10 boards, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie’s 17 points and eight assists.
  • Estrella left late in the first half after a scramble for a rebound and grabbed at his left knee, and the severity of the injury has not been disclosed.
  • Starting guard Bishop Boswell missed his second straight game with a left leg injury and remains day-to-day.
  • The Volunteers were reported to have extended their nonconference home winning streak to 40 games.
  • Rick Barnes recorded the 840th victory of his head-coaching career.