Tennessee Triumphs Over Saint Peter's in NCAA Tournament Opener

The Volunteers' decisive 83-49 win dashes hopes for another Cinderella run by the Peacocks.

Tennessee Volunteers dominated Saint Peter's Peacocks with an 83-49 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Volunteers' early lead and consistent performance prevented any chance of a Cinderella story for the No. 15 seed Saint Peter's.
Tennessee's Jonas Aidoo and Dalton Knecht were standout performers, contributing significantly to the team's win.
Saint Peter's struggled offensively throughout the game, with a particularly disastrous first half.
The loss marks a stark contrast to Saint Peter's magical run to the Elite Eight two years ago.