Tennessee Tops Wofford 77-62, Advances in NCAA Tournament

Tennessee secured a 77-62 victory over Wofford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, led by Chaz Lanier's impressive 29 points, marking a strong tournament debut for the guard. The Volunteers never trailed after quickly establishing a lead, highlighted by a 12-0 run early in the first half that set the tone for the game. Zakai Zeigler contributed significantly with a double-double, scoring 12 points and dishing out 12 assists, breaking the program's career assist record. Despite Wofford's efforts to close the gap, Tennessee maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half. The Terriers, who finished their season at 19-16, struggled to keep pace with Tennessee's scoring efficiency, particularly from three-point range, where Lanier tied the program record for made threes in an NCAA game. The Volunteers will advance to face either UCLA or Utah State in the second round of the tournament.