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Tennessee Volunteers Dominate at Thompson-Boling Arena Against Georgia Southern Eagles

In a display of dominance at the Thompson-Boling Arena, the Tennessee Volunteers emerged victorious over the Georgia Southern Eagles with a final score of 74-56. The Volunteers' season record now stands impressively at 12-0, while the Eagles fall to a less fortunate 0-1.


Dec 12, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) passes the ball against Georgia Southern Eagles guard Eren Banks (13) at Food City Center at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

The home team, Tennessee Volunteers, showcased their offensive skills by scoring 49 points in the first half and adding another 25 in the second. Their shooting was efficient from inside the arc with a commendable fifty-five percent success rate on two-point attempts. The team also capitalized on free throws, sinking seventeen out of twenty-two attempts which rounded off to an impressive seventy-seven percent completion rate.


Defensively, Tennessee was just as formidable. They amassed seven blocks and twelve steals throughout the game which contributed to their seventeen points off turnovers. Their defensive efforts were further bolstered by securing thirty-three defensive rebounds.


Dec 12, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey (2) defends Georgia Southern Eagles guard Deuce Dean (2) during the first half at Food City Center at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

On offense, assists were plentiful for Tennessee as they racked up seventeen throughout the game, demonstrating effective ball movement against their opponents' defense. This teamwork extended into fast break situations where they scored seventeen points showing their ability to capitalize on quick transitions.


The Georgia Southern Eagles struggled with field goal attempts making only nineteen out of seventy shots resulting in an overall field goal percentage of twenty-seven percent. From beyond the arc, they managed eight three-pointers from thirty-two attempts which translated into a twenty-five percent success rate matching that of Tennessee's three-point performance.


Despite being outplayed in several aspects of the game, Georgia Southern did manage fifteen steals and showed resilience under pressure by converting ten out of twelve free throw opportunities achieving an eighty-three percent accuracy rate.


As for rebounding prowess, both teams were competitive but it was Tennessee who edged out with forty-nine total rebounds compared to Georgia Southern's thirty-nine. Both teams fought hard for possession leading to eighteen offensive rebounds each showcasing their determination on court.


Looking ahead after this commanding performance at home court against Georgia Southern Eagles; fans can anticipate watching The Tennessee Volunteers next face-off against North Carolina State Wolfpack at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on December 16th at 9:00 PM Central Time (CT). This upcoming encounter will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine ensuring fans won't miss any action from this exciting matchup.

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