No. 6 Tennessee Defeats No. 14 Mississippi State, Rebounds from Vanderbilt Loss

The Volunteers secured a 68-56 home victory, powered by Chaz Lanier's 23 points and a strong defensive showing.

Tennessee's Chaz Lanier led the team with 23 points, including 5-of-12 shooting from three-point range, marking his best performance in nearly three weeks.
Zakai Zeigler contributed across the board with nine points, seven assists, and five steals, showcasing his defensive and playmaking skills.
Mississippi State struggled offensively, with key players Josh Hubbard and Claudell Harris combining for just 22 points on 7-of-22 shooting.
The Volunteers improved to 11-0 at home this season, maintaining their dominance in Knoxville despite recent road challenges.
Mississippi State's loss highlights continued difficulties on the road against ranked SEC teams, with their record now 0-2 in such matchups.