Tennessee Defeats Baylor to Claim Baha Mar Hoops Championship

Chaz Lanier's explosive first-half performance leads No. 11 Tennessee past No. 13 Baylor in a decisive 77-62 victory in the Bahamas.

Tennessee's Chaz Lanier scored 25 points in the first half, including seven 3-pointers, setting the tone for the Volunteers' dominant win.
The Volunteers built an early 16-2 lead and extended it to 47-20 by halftime, with Lanier's buzzer-beater three capping the first half.
Tennessee outshot Baylor 52.2% to 42.4%, with Jordan Gainey adding 16 points and three other Volunteers scoring in double figures.
Baylor's Norchad Omier led his team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while freshman VJ Edgecombe contributed 20 points in front of his home crowd in the Bahamas.
Lanier was named tournament MVP, and Tennessee improved to 6-0 on the season, showcasing strong defense and offensive efficiency throughout the tournament.