Tennessee Volunteers Dominate at Thompson-Boling Arena Against McNeese State Cowboys
In a display of basketball proficiency, the Tennessee Volunteers secured a commanding victory over the McNeese State Cowboys with a final score of 76-40. The Volunteers' season record now stands impressively at 13-0, while the Cowboys have fallen to 0-1. The game unfolded at Knoxville's Thompson-Boling Arena, where fans witnessed an undeniable show of skill from the home team.
The Tennessee Volunteers showcased their offensive capabilities by netting 23 field goals out of 54 attempts, resulting in a solid field goal percentage of 43. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, sinking 11 three-pointers on a commendable shooting rate of 38 percent. The free throw line saw them making 19 out of their total 34 attempts, translating to a free throw percentage nearing 56 percent.
Defensively, the Volunteers were just as formidable; they amassed eight blocks and ten steals over the course of play. Their defensive efforts limited their opponents to only two fast break points and four points off turnovers. On top of that, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring an impressive total of thirty points off turnovers themselves.
The team's collaborative effort was evident in their assist-to-turnover ratio which stood at an efficient rate close to two (1.91), with twenty-one assists against eleven player turnovers. This teamwork extended into rebounding as well; they collected forty rebounds - twenty-two defensively and sixteen on offense - matching up closely with their opponents' total rebound count.
On the other side, McNeese State struggled with accuracy throughout the game; they made only sixteen field goals from fifty-six attempts which resulted in a lowly shooting percentage near twenty-nine percent. From three-point range, they managed just two successful shots out of seventeen tries for an eleven percent completion rate.
Despite these challenges, McNeese State did put up some resistance inside by scoring twenty-four points in paint and securing fourteen second-chance points thanks to their offensive rebounds tallying sixteen in number – equaling that achieved by Tennessee.
As fans look ahead eagerly for more action-packed basketball from Tennessee Volunteers who remain undefeated this season so far – attention turns towards their next matchup scheduled against Alcorn State Braves on December fourth at six o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone at Thompson-Boling Arena itself located within Knoxville city limits under zip code area:37916 . This upcoming game will be available for viewing via SEC Network+ online platform ensuring that supporters won't miss any moment as it unfolds live.