US EditionTennessee Basketball Asserts Dominance with Blowout Win over Ole Miss
Nate Ament scored 28 points with 26 in the second half as Tennessee outscored Ole Miss by 17 in the second half; Ole Miss coach Chris Beard was ejected after two technical fouls.
- Yesterday, the Tennessee men's basketball team defeated Ole Miss 84-66 at Food City Center on Feb. 3, improving to 16-6, 6,3 and winning their fourth straight game.
- The Volunteers' second half scored 58 points and an 18-4 burst built a 20-point lead, led by Tennessee freshman Nate Ament’s 28 points in the second half.
- On the stat sheet, Tennessee outrebounded Ole Miss 40-23, with J.P. Estrella scoring 12 points and nine rebounds, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie adding 20 points.
- After confrontations on the court, referees assessed a flagrant foul on James Scott and two technicals on Ole Miss coach Chris Beard, who was ejected with 6:15 remaining and gave a final speech as he exited.
- With a return to the AP Top 25 poll, Tennessee faces a key road test at Kentucky on Feb. 7 while Ole Miss plays at Texas the same day.
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MCBB: Ole Miss blown out by No. 25 Tennessee, 84-66, as Beard ejected in second half
Ole Miss lost its fourth straight game, and No. 25 Tennessee got to celebrate to “Rocky Top” on its home court after defeating the Rebels 84-66 on Tuesday night. While the two teams were separated by one point midway through the contest, a 58-point second half by the Volunteers (16-2, 6-3 SEC) ultimately proved beneficial for Rick Barnes’ team. Projected NBA Draft lottery pick Nate Ament led Tennessee in scoring with a game-high 28 points, while…
Ole Miss HC Chris Beard Explains Second Half Ejection During Tennessee Game
No. 25 Tennessee defeated Ole Miss by a score of 84-66 on Tuesday night in Knoxville behind UT freshman Nate Ament’s 28 points. The Volunteers picked up their fourth straight win in SEC play with the victory. With Tennessee pulling away in the second half, Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard was ejected from the […] The post WATCH: Ole Miss HC Chris Beard Explains Second Half Ejection During Tennessee Game appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.
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