No. 9 Tennessee Secures Victory Over Wisconsin, Dalton Knecht Scores 24 Points

Despite Wisconsin's attempts to close the gap, Tennessee maintained the lead throughout the game, with Knecht's performance playing a pivotal role.

Dalton Knecht, a transfer from Northern Colorado, led No. 9 Tennessee to an 80-70 victory over Wisconsin, scoring 24 points and reaching 1,000 career points in two seasons plus two games of Division I basketball.
Despite Wisconsin's attempts to close the gap, Tennessee maintained the lead throughout the game, with Knecht's performance playing a pivotal role.
Tennessee showcased their depth by outscoring Wisconsin 23-8 in bench points and had a 42-32 advantage on points in the paint.
Wisconsin struggled with their shooting, going 6 of 24 on 3-point attempts and 14 of 23 on free throws.
Tennessee's lead didn't drop below six points for the rest of the game, demonstrating their ability to hold off Wisconsin's comeback attempts.