KNOXVILLE – The curious case of Robert Hubbs III took another twist Tuesday night.
The Tennessee basketball program’s biggest enigma wasn’t the only veteran to break out of a recent slump, though.
Hubbs scored a career-high 20 points and Devon Baulkman added 14 as the Vols overcame a season-low scoring performance from Kevin Punter Jr. to spoil former Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl’s second return to Knoxville with a 71-45 thumping of Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena.
“Me and Coach (Rick Barnes) have been having little talks about me and also the team,” Hubbs said. “I have to step up. I have to contribute in rebounding and do the little things to help my team win.
“I can do a lot of things. I can pass, rebound, score (around) the rim. I just do some of everything, but it was just a great overall team effort tonight.”