KNOXVILLE – In its final tuneup before facing top-ranked Gonzaga next week in Phoenix, the sixth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 79-51 Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
After a sluggish start, Tennessee (6-1) put together a 26-4 run in the first half, holding the Islanders (4-4) to a pair of field goals over the final 12:02 of the period to build a 34-19 lead at the break.
The Vols shot 53.1 percent from the field for the game, dominating inside by scoring 30 points in the paint. Admiral Schofield had 16 points to lead four Vols who scored in double figures. Jordan Bowden and Grant Williams had 14 each, with Williams adding nine rebounds and four assists. Kyle Alexander chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season.
Jordan Bone continued his solid play at point guard, with seven points and a collegiate career-high 10 assists – and just one turnover.
Here are three observations from the win: