KNOXVILLE – During the day, the outpouring of support on social media was overwhelming for Admiral Schofield and the rest of the Tennessee men’s basketball seniors.
“Y’all are making me sad,” Schofield tweeted Tuesday afternoon. “This isn’t the end Vol Nation. But thank you.”
When introduced during the senior night ceremony, Schofield was still emotional, crying as he waved to the crowd.
Then he and Kyle Alexander made sure the group went out in style.
Led by Alexander on the defensive end, the Volunteers followed up one of their best defensive performances with one just as good in a 71-54 Southeastern Conference win over Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena. The win gave the Vols their first undefeated season at home since 2007-08, when Tennessee won 30 games and advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.