Did Tennessee Volunteers Outpace Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs with a Fast Break Blitz at Thompson-Boling Arena?

The Tennessee Volunteers improved their record to 10-1 with a decisive victory over the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, who fell to 5-6. The final score was 94-52 in favor of the Vols, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court.

First Half

The first half set the tone for what would be a commanding performance by Tennessee. The Vols surged ahead early, amassing an impressive 52 points while limiting Gardner-Webb to just 19. Key contributions came from Ja'Kobi Gillespie and J.P. Estrella, who combined for significant points and assists that fueled Tennessee's offensive engine. Gillespie's precision passing led to numerous scoring opportunities, while Estrella's presence in the paint was undeniable.

Second Half

In the second half, Tennessee maintained their momentum despite some resistance from Gardner-Webb. The Runnin' Bulldogs managed to score 33 points but were unable to close the gap significantly as they struggled against Tennessee's defensive pressure and fast break execution. Amaree Abram stood out with his ability to capitalize on turnovers, contributing heavily to Tennessee’s fast break points tally which reached an impressive total of 17.

Gardner-Webb had moments where they showed potential; however, their shooting percentage hovered around just 34 percent overall which hindered any chance of mounting a comeback against Rocky Top’s relentless pace.

Tennessee Volunteers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs recap

Throughout this encounter at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, it was clear that teamwork and strategic ball movement were pivotal for Tennessee’s success. Their bench players also made significant impacts by adding depth and maintaining intensity throughout all periods of play—a testament seen through their collective contribution of over half (52) of the team's total points scored during this matchup.

As fans look forward eagerly towards future games following this comprehensive win—Tennessee will host South Carolina State Bulldogs next at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 30th at 8:00 PM EDT; supporters can catch all action live via SEC Network broadcast—there remains much anticipation surrounding how these Vols continue building upon such performances moving forward into subsequent fixtures within regular season play!

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