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NCAA Basketball: Gonzaga, BYU falls, and Virginia rises in latest top-25 power ranking

By Tristan Freeman

Dec 6, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) drives for the basket around Texas Longhorns guard Chendall Weaver (2) during the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) drives for the basket around Texas Longhorns guard Chendall Weaver (2) during the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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NCAA Basketball Tennessee Volunteers guard Santiago Vescovi Steven Erler-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball Tennessee Volunteers guard Santiago Vescovi Steven Erler-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Tennessee Volunteers – 6-3

Things started fairly easy for the Vols this week, taking care of a George Mason that looked impressive to start the season. The final score of the win was 87-66, led by 17 pts from center Jonas Aidoo. Josiah-Jordan James had 15 pts, 6 rebs, and 6 asts, with forward Tobe Awaka chipping in with 11 pts off the bench.

The game on Saturday was a top-25 battle between them and Illinois at noon. Tennessee was in control at first but a barrage of threes from the Illinois kept them in the game. But a second-half run sparked by Dalton Knecht allowed them to push the lead to double figures and hold on for an 86-79 win.

Knecht led the team with 21 pts to continue his early All-American campaign. All five starters were in double figures, including 12 pts and 9 rebs from guard Santiago Vescovi. Zakai Zeigler, who recently moved into the starting lineup, had 11 pts and 4 asts in the win.

The run of difficult opponents for the Vols takes a brief break, as Tennessee hosts Georgia Southern later this week. After that will be a tougher task, taking on NC State in a neutral site battle.

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