KNOXVILLE – With John Fulkerson battling some sickness, Tennessee needed other players to step up and potentially make up for some of his production Tuesday night against Arkansas.
And every player called upon did just that.
Davonte Gaines. Jalen Johnson. Olivier Nkamhoua. Those were just three of the names of players who made contributions for the Volunteers in their 82-61 win in front of 17,222 at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Improving to 14-10 overall and 6-5 in the Southeastern Conference, the Vols travel to face South Carolina on Saturday in Columbia.
Fulkerson still played Tuesday, and he provided 14 points and eight rebounds in 27 minutes and 43 seconds of action. Santiago Vescovi led the way with 20 points and eight assists – both career highs. Jordan Bowden had 16 points and six rebounds, while Yves Pons (12 points) and Nkamhoua (10 points, six rebounds) also scored in double figures.