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No. 20 Tennessee Rout No. 11 Louisville 83-62 to Halt Skid

A dominant defensive effort with a late scoring surge exposed Louisville's thin backcourt.

Dec 16, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) is all alone for a fast break basket during the second half against the Toledo Rockets at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) shoots in front of Lipscomb Bisons center Charlie Williams (33) during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 97-73. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a lay up over Abilene Christian Wildcats forward Ma’Shy Hill (11) during the first half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) returns the ball against Butler Bulldogs guard Azavier Robinson (23) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ja'Kobi Gillespie led the Vols with 23 points, including 20 after halftime, and went 10-for-10 at the line.
  • Tennessee forced 16 turnovers and converted them into 21 points, added a 35–30 rebounding edge, and shot 58% in the second half.
  • Louisville played without starting freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. due to a lower back issue, as Ryan Conwell scored 22 and Adrian Wooley added 19.
  • The Cardinals were held to a season-low 62 points on 38% shooting and went 7-for-34 from three (about 21%).
  • After Cade Phillips’ season-ending shoulder surgery, freshman DeWayne Brown II started as Tennessee extended its nonconference home winning run.