Meme Jackson leads No. 9 Lady Vols past ETSU, 80-61

ETSU's Micah Scheetz, front, and Tennessee's Mimi Collins compete for the ball during the first half of Friday night's game in Knoxville. ETSU's Micah Scheetz, front, and Tennessee's Mimi Collins compete for the ball during the first half of Friday night's game in Knoxville.

By Associated Press December 22, 2018 3 min read

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Lady Vols over ETSU

Tennessee freshman Jazmine Massengill, a former Hamilton Heights standout, shoots over ETSU's Micah Scheetz during the first half of their Dec. 21 game in Knoxville. Massengill scored four points and had nine rebounds and five blocks as the ninth-ranked Lady Vols won 80-61.

Tennessee's Evina Westbrook is fouled by ETSU's Erica Haynes-Overton in first half game action at Thompson-Boxing Arena in Knoxville Friday night. Photo by Patrick Murphy-Racey

Tennessee's Rennia Davis puts in two over three ETSU defenders in first half game action at Thompson-Boxing Arena in Knoxville Friday night. Photo by Patrick Murphy-Racey

Tennessee's Cheridine Green grabs a quick rebound and scores two points over ETSU in first half game action at Thompson-Boxing Arena in Knoxville Friday night. Photo by Patrick Murphy-Racey

KNOXVILLE – Meme Jackson wants to make the most of her final basketball season at Tennessee.

Jackson scored 23 points and shot 7-for-12 from 3-point range as the ninth-ranked Lady Volunteers bounced back from their first loss of the season to beat East Tennessee State University 80-61 on Friday night.

Her seven 3-point baskets marked a collegiate career high for the senior guard and left Jackson just one shy of the program’s single-game record, shared by Ariel Massengale and Meighan Simmons.

“My time is kind of limited here, and I just want to get out there and play hard every time I step on the court,” Jackson said.

Tennessee (9-1) was playing three nights after falling 95-85 at home to No. 8 Stanford.